Mirid
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Rhabdomiris striatellus
Striped Oak Bug
Rhabdomiris striatellus is a mirid bug distributed across the Palearctic region, from Europe through Asia Minor to the Caucasus. The species is strongly associated with oak trees (Quercus spp.). Adults measure 7–9 mm and display variable coloration from yellow to reddish-brown with distinctive wing patterning. The species exhibits life stage-dependent feeding habits: nymphs feed on plant material while adults are predatory.
Schaffneria
Schaffneria is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Knight in 1966. It belongs to the infraorder Cimicomorpha within the true bugs (Heteroptera). The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its species diversity, biology, or ecology.
Sericophanes heidemanni
Sericophanes heidemanni is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Poppius in 1914. It belongs to the genus Sericophanes, a group within the diverse mirid fauna of North America. The species has been documented in the eastern United States, with confirmed records from Georgia and New York.
Sixeonotus insignis
Sixeonotus insignis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1876. It has been recorded from North America and Brazil. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to feed on plants, though specific host associations remain undocumented. The species is represented by relatively few observations in public databases.
Stenotus binotatus
Two-spotted Grass Bug, Timothy Plant Bug, Two-spotted Plant Bug, Slender Crop Mirid
Stenotus binotatus is a grass-feeding mirid bug native to the Palearctic that has become established in temperate regions worldwide, including North America and New Zealand. Adults measure 6–7 mm and show sexual dimorphism in coloration: males are yellow with dark pronotal and forewing markings, while females are greenish-yellow with paler markings. The species is a documented pest of cereal crops, particularly wheat, where its feeding causes distinctive grain collapse and sticky dough problems due to gluten-degrading enzymes.
Stictopsallus
Stictopsallus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, described by Randall T. Schuh in 2006. As a recently described genus within the diverse Miridae family, it represents a group of small, soft-bodied true bugs. The genus belongs to the infraorder Cimicomorpha, which includes many predatory and plant-feeding heteropterans. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases.
Taedia johnstoni
Taedia johnstoni is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1930. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Taedia, which contains numerous plant-feeding mirids. The species has been documented in the southern United States.
Taedia scrupea
Taedia scrupea is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Thomas Say in 1832. It is a true bug (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) with a broad distribution across eastern and central North America, extending into Mexico. The species has been documented in 887 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-recorded in citizen science datasets.
Taedia virgulata
Taedia virgulata is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1930. The species is documented from the southwestern United States and Mexico. As a member of the genus Taedia, it belongs to a group of mirid bugs commonly associated with herbaceous vegetation. The species has been recorded in Arizona and Texas in the United States, as well as in Mexico.
Tupiocoris rhododendri
Tupiocoris rhododendri is a plant-feeding mirid bug native to North America and introduced to parts of Europe. It is strongly associated with rhododendron plants, on which it feeds exclusively. The species is readily identified by its contrasting coloration of black pronotum, brown wings, and yellow legs. It has been documented in the eastern United States and several European countries including Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Tytthus alboornatus
Tytthus alboornatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1931. It belongs to the genus Tytthus, which contains species associated with grasses. The species is documented from the eastern United States and Gulf Coast region.