Crophius scabrosus
(Uhler, 1904)
Crophius scabrosus is a poorly known in the Oxycarenidae, first described by Uhler in 1904. have been recorded from diverse plants in the western United States, with recent fieldwork documenting new state records for Kansas and Wyoming. The is commonly found in crowns of bunchgrasses, particularly switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) and little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), though nymphs have never been found despite extensive searching. True plants supporting nymphal development remain unknown.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crophius scabrosus: /ˈkroʊfiəs skəˈbroʊsəs/
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Habitat
Crowns of bunchgrasses (Poaceae), especially Panicum virgatum and Schizachyrium scoparium; also found on juniper (Juniperus), pine (Pinus), and composites (Asteraceae) in Nebraska
Distribution
Western United States; Kansas and Wyoming reported as new state records; Nebraska documented for plant associations; also recorded from Mexico and Central America
Host Associations
- Panicum virgatum - associationswitchgrass; common in crowns
- Schizachyrium scoparium - associationlittle bluestem; common in crowns
- Juniperus - associationjuniper; Cupressaceae
- Pinus - associationpine; Pinaceae
- Asteraceae - associationcomposites; also recorded as Compositae
- Artemisia - potential suggested as potential for nymphal development, not confirmed
Life Cycle
Nymphs have not been found despite extensive fieldwork; true plants supporting nymphal development remain unknown
Behavior
are commonly found in crowns of bunchgrasses, showing association with tussock-forming graminoids