Knight-1934
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Phytocoris pulchellus
Phytocoris pulchellus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1934. It is a small hemipteran insect belonging to a large genus of predominantly plant-feeding true bugs. The species has been documented from Arizona, USA, with limited observational records available. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, it likely inhabits vegetation where it feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Phytocoris seminotatus
Phytocoris seminotatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1934. The genus Phytocoris comprises numerous small, often inconspicuous plant-feeding bugs, with members typically exhibiting gray or brown coloration. This species is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and New Mexico. Like other Phytocoris species, it is primarily a plant-feeder that may occasionally prey on smaller insects.
Phytocoris squamosus
Phytocoris squamosus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1934. It is recorded from the western United States including Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Oregon. As a member of the genus Phytocoris, it shares the general characteristics of being mostly plant-feeding with occasional predation on smaller insects. The species is documented in 46 iNaturalist observations.