Phlegyas annulicrus
Stål, 1869
Phlegyas annulicrus is a true in the Pachygronthidae, distributed from the southern United States through Mexico to Central America. It inhabits marshy and wetland , feeding on seeds of sedges (Cyperaceae), particularly Cyperus . The species undergoes five nymphal instars before reaching adulthood.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phlegyas annulicrus: //ˈflɛdʒiəs ænˈjuːlɪkrəs//
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Habitat
Marshy and wetland where Cyperaceae plants grow; elevations from sea level to 2000 m.
Distribution
Gulf of Mexico and Pacific slopes of Mexico; also recorded from the southern United States, Canada, and Nicaragua. Present in Middle America and North America broadly.
Seasonality
present year-round with peak abundance in late summer and fall. Nymphs occur primarily from July to November.
Diet
Seeds of Cyperaceae, particularly Cyperus spp.
Host Associations
- Cyperaceae - food plantseed
- Cyperus spp. - food plantprimary seed
Life Cycle
Five nymphal instars. Nymphs occur primarily July to November; present year-round with peak abundance late summer and fall.
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Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life lists this as an ambiguous synonym under Phlegyas abbreviatus, though GBIF and other sources treat it as a valid accepted species.
Source Limitations
Detailed morphological descriptions and identification keys were not available from the sources consulted; full article on stages not accessed.