Ochrimnus mimulus
(Stal, 1874)
Orange-collared Seed Bug
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ochrimnus mimulus: //oʊˈkrɪmnəs ˈmɪmjʊləs//
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Identification
The 'Orange-collared ' indicates a potentially diagnostic orange collar marking that may distinguish this from other Ochrimnus species and similar seed bugs. Detailed morphological characters for species-level identification within Ochrimnus require examination.
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Distribution
North America; specifically documented in Central Texas and the United States
Diet
As a in , feeds on seeds, though specific plants for O. mimulus have been subject of study in Central Texas
More Details
Research Focus
A study in Central Texas specifically examined the range and of this , indicating research interest in its reproductive biology and associations
Taxonomic Authority
described by Stal in 1874
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Surprising Research Results: What the Microbes in Nectar Revealed | Bug Squad
- A Hidden Treasure at UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day | Bug Squad
- What Attracts Bees to Blossoms? A Surprising Discovery by UC Davis Ecologist Rachel Vannette | Bug Squad
- This BOG in the Heart of UC Davis Is a Treasure | Bug Squad
- Phacelia! You're Breaking My Heart! | Bug Squad
- Bug Squad
- The Host Range and Oviposition Behavior of Ochrimnus mimulus (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) in Central Texas

