Kelton-1973
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Lygus mexicanus
Lygus mexicanus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Kelton in 1973. It is one of 34 recognized species of Lygus in North America. The genus Lygus comprises economically significant plant-feeding bugs commonly known as lygus bugs or tarnished plant bugs, many of which are agricultural pests. Specific biological and ecological details for L. mexicanus remain poorly documented in accessible literature.