Miridae
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Ceratocapsus bifurcus
Ceratocapsus bifurcus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1927. It belongs to a genus of small, often dark-colored mirids found primarily in North America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may be attracted to lights at night. The specific epithet "bifurcus" suggests a forked or divided structure, possibly referring to male genitalia or another diagnostic morphological feature.
Ceratocapsus fuscosignatus
Ceratocapsus fuscosignatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1927. It is recorded from Florida, USA. As a member of the genus Ceratocapsus, it belongs to a group of mirid plant bugs that are frequently encountered at lights at night. The genus is diverse and species are often difficult to distinguish without detailed examination.
Ceratocapsus lutescens
Ceratocapsus lutescens is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1876. Like other members of the genus Ceratocapsus, it is a small true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been recorded from Texas and is known to be attracted to blacklights at night. Information on its biology and host associations remains limited.
Ceratocapsus modestus
Ceratocapsus modestus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, a diverse group of true bugs commonly known as mirids or capsid bugs. The species was described by Uhler in 1887. Like other members of the genus Ceratocapsus, it is a small, soft-bodied insect with the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts of the Hemiptera. The species has been documented across the eastern and central United States.
Ceratocapsus nigellus
Ceratocapsus nigellus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1923. It belongs to a diverse genus of mirid bugs found primarily in North America. The species is documented from the eastern and northeastern United States, including West Virginia. Like other members of the genus Ceratocapsus, it is attracted to lights at night and is considered a typical visitor to blacklight setups used in insect surveys.
Ceratocapsus nigrocephalus
Ceratocapsus nigrocephalus is a small plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1923. The specific epithet "nigrocephalus" refers to its dark or black head. Like other members of the genus Ceratocapsus, it belongs to a diverse group of mirid bugs commonly encountered at night near artificial light sources. The species is documented from the northeastern United States.
Ceratocapsus pilosulus
Ceratocapsus pilosulus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1930. It belongs to the large and diverse family of true bugs commonly known as plant bugs or mirid bugs. The species has been recorded from multiple localities in North America, including Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota in the United States, as well as Mato Grosso in Brazil.
Ceratocapsus pumilus
plant bug
Ceratocapsus pumilus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1887. It is found in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. As a member of the subfamily Orthotylinae, it belongs to a diverse group of mirid bugs that are commonly attracted to lights at night.
Ceratocapsus punctulatus
Ceratocapsus punctulatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. The species was described by Reuter in 1876 and is currently considered a synonym of Ceratocapsus cubanus. Records indicate occurrence in Brazil and Cuba. As a member of the genus Ceratocapsus, it belongs to a group of mirid plant bugs commonly attracted to lights at night.
Ceratocapsus rubricornis
Ceratocapsus rubricornis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1927. It is one of several Ceratocapsus species known to occur in North America. Like other members of its genus, it is attracted to blacklights at night, suggesting nocturnal activity patterns. The species epithet 'rubricornis' refers to reddish coloration of the antennae or horns.
Ceratocapsus setosus
Ceratocapsus setosus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Reuter in 1909. It is a member of the diverse and widespread genus Ceratocapsus, which comprises numerous small predatory or plant-feeding mirid species. The specific epithet 'setosus' refers to the setose (bristly) condition typical of many species in this genus.
Ceratocapsus uniformis
Ceratocapsus uniformis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1927. It belongs to the diverse genus Ceratocapsus, which contains numerous species of small predatory and plant-feeding true bugs. The species is known from scattered records in the eastern and central United States. Like other mirid plant bugs, it is likely associated with vegetation where it feeds or preys on small arthropods.
Ceratopsallus croceus
Ceratopsallus croceus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1918. It belongs to the large and diverse family of true bugs known as plant bugs or mirid bugs. The genus Ceratopsallus is part of the suborder Heteroptera, which includes the 'true bugs' with their characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Cercocarpopsallus
Cercocarpopsallus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, described by Schuh in 2006. The genus name references Cercocarpus, a genus of mountain mahogany plants (Rosaceae), suggesting a potential host association. As a recently described and poorly documented genus, it is known from very few records.
Chaetofoveolocoris
Chaetofoveolocoris is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Knight in 1968. The genus contains at least two described species: C. hirsutus (Knight, 1968) and C. parsoni (Schwartz, 1989). As members of Miridae, these insects are small, soft-bodied true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Very little specific information is available about the biology or ecology of this genus.
Chaetofoveolocoris hirsutus
Chaetofoveolocoris hirsutus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It is a small, hirsute true bug with limited documented information. The species was described by Knight in 1928 and is known from scattered records in Central America and North America, specifically from Mexico (D.F.) and the southwestern United States (Arizona, Texas). As a member of Miridae, it likely feeds on plant fluids, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Chlamydatus
Chlamydatus is a genus of plant bugs (Miridae: Phylinae) established by Curtis in 1833, containing more than 30 described species. The genus is distributed across the Holarctic region, with records from Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) and North America. One species, Chlamydatus ruficornis, has been documented feeding on prostrate knotweed (Polygonum aviculare) in Wyoming, USA.
Chlamydatus obliquus
Chlamydatus obliquus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1893 as Agalliastes obliquus. It is native to North America, with records from western Canada and the western United States. As a member of the Miridae, it belongs to one of the largest families of true bugs, commonly known as plant bugs or leaf bugs.
Clivinema
Hairy Mirids
Clivinema is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Reuter in 1876. Members of this genus are commonly known as Hairy Mirids, a name reflecting a presumably distinctive setation. The genus is part of the diverse mirid fauna within the infraorder Cimicomorpha. As with many mirid genera, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Clivinema regalis
Clivinema regalis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1917. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States. As with other mirid bugs, it likely feeds on plant fluids, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Clivinema villosa
Clivinema villosa is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1876. It belongs to the diverse family of true bugs, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species is known from Texas, USA, within the Nearctic realm. As with many mirid species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in published literature.
Closterocoris amoenus
Closterocoris amoenus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, distributed across Central America and North America. The species is distinguished from other Miridae by its slender, straplike parempodia with striated inner surfaces and a reduced, apomorphic apex. It has been recorded from Canada (Quebec), Mexico, and the United States (California).
Closterotomus
Closterotomus is a genus of plant bugs (Miridae) in the subfamily Mirinae, established by Fieber in 1858. The genus contains at least 34 species distributed across the Palearctic and North America. Several species are agricultural pests, notably C. trivialis on olive and citrus in Mediterranean regions and C. norvegicus (potato capsid) on lucerne, clover, and potato. Members are phytophagous, feeding primarily on flowers, buds, and unripe fruit.
Closterotomus fulvomaculatus
spotted plant bug
Closterotomus fulvomaculatus is a small plant bug in the family Miridae, measuring 6–7 mm as an adult. Adults are brownish in coloration, while nymphs are green or yellowish-green. The species completes its development by July in temperate regions. It is known to feed on various herbaceous plants including clover, nettle, and members of the Asteraceae family.
Closterotomus norvegicus
potato capsid
Closterotomus norvegicus, commonly known as the potato capsid, is a small plant-feeding bug in the family Miridae. It measures 6–8 mm in length and undergoes a distinctive color change from green in nymphs to reddish-brown in adults. The species feeds primarily on flowers, buds, and unripe fruit of various plants including potato, carrot, clover, nettle, and cannabis. Native to the Palearctic region, it has been introduced to North America as an adventive species.
Collaria
grass bugs
Collaria is a genus of grass-feeding plant bugs (Miridae: Mirinae: Stenodemini) established by Provancher in 1872. The genus comprises 14 recognized species distributed across the Neotropical and Afrotropical regions, with several species documented as agricultural pests of forage grasses and wheat. Species such as C. scenica and C. columbiensis have been studied extensively in Colombia, where they impact dairy production in the Bogotá plateau region. The genus is characterized by its association with Poaceae (grasses) and its potential for significant population increases under favorable climatic conditions, particularly during El Niño events.
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Collaria meilleurii is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Provancher in 1872. It is known from eastern North America, with records from Canada and the northeastern United States. The species belongs to the genus Collaria, a group of mirid bugs associated with grasses and sedges.
Compsidolon
Compsidolon is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Reuter in 1900. The genus contains more than 60 described species. Members are classified within the suborder Heteroptera and infraorder Cimicomorpha. As true bugs, they possess piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of the order Hemiptera.
Conocephalocoris
Conocephalocoris is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Knight in 1927. The genus belongs to the large and diverse family of true bugs known for their plant-feeding habits. Information on this genus is limited in available sources.
Coquillettia
Coquillettia is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Uhler in 1890. The genus comprises more than 30 described species. Members are true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) within the suborder characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. As Miridae, they belong to the largest family of heteropteran insects, commonly known as capsid bugs or plant bugs.
Coquillettia albella
Coquillettia albella is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. The species is known from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It belongs to a genus of mirids associated with desert and scrubland vegetation.
Coquillettia attica
Coquillettia attica is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Bliven in 1962. It belongs to a genus of mirid bugs distributed in western North America. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the western United States.
Coquillettia insignis
Coquillettia insignis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Uhler in 1890. The species is known from western North America, with records from California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas. As a member of the Miridae, it possesses the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts and hemelytra typical of true bugs.
Coquillettia venusta
Coquillettia venusta is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Wyniger in 2012. It belongs to a genus of mirid bugs distributed in western North America. Like other members of Miridae, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs. The species epithet 'venusta' suggests an attractive or elegant appearance.
Corticoris pulchellus
Corticoris pulchellus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, order Hemiptera. This small true bug is known from scattered records across the eastern United States. The specific epithet "pulchellus" (Latin for "little beautiful") suggests distinctive coloration or patterning, though detailed descriptions of its appearance remain limited in available sources.
Creontiades
green mirids, verde plant bugs
Creontiades is a genus of plant bugs (family Miridae) comprising over 50 described species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Several species are significant agricultural pests, particularly of cotton, where they damage developing reproductive structures. The genus exhibits broad host plant associations, with some species showing high mobility between natural vegetation and crop systems.
Creontiades rubrinervis
Creontiades rubrinervis is a plant bug species in the family Miridae, first described by Stål in 1862. It has a broad distribution across the Americas, with records from the United States through Central America to South America. The species is part of a genus whose members are generally associated with vegetation, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Cylapus tenuicornis
slender-horned plant bug
Cylapus tenuicornis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, subfamily Cylapinae. It is found in North America, with documented occurrences in Indiana, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The species is one of approximately 311 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of the Cylapinae, it belongs to a group of mirid bugs often associated with fungal-feeding habits, though species-specific ecological data remain limited.
Cyphopelta
Cyphopelta is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Van Duzee in 1910. The genus contains a single described species, Cyphopelta modesta. As a member of the Miridae, it belongs to the diverse group of true bugs characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Cyrtopeltocoris
Cyrtopeltocoris is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Reuter in 1876. The genus contains 11 described species, primarily distributed in North America with one species (C. cubanus) known from Cuba. Most species were described by H. H. Knight during the mid-20th century, with several species named after southwestern U.S. localities (Ajo, Arizona, Huachuca) and Oklahoma. The genus belongs to the diverse mirid subfamily Cimicomorpha.
Cyrtopeltocoris albofasciatus
Cyrtopeltocoris albofasciatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, a diverse group of true bugs commonly known as capsid bugs or mirid bugs. The species was described by Reuter in 1876 and is distributed across parts of western and southwestern North America. Like other members of Miridae, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids. The specific epithet "albofasciatus" (white-banded) suggests a distinctive pale banding pattern on the body.
Cyrtopeltocoris huachucae
A species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. The specific epithet 'huachucae' references the Huachuca Mountains of southeastern Arizona, indicating a strong association with this sky island mountain range. Like other members of the genus Cyrtopeltocoris, it is presumably associated with vegetation in arid and semi-arid habitats, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Dacerla mediospinosa
Dacerla mediospinosa is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Victor Signoret in 1881. It belongs to the large and diverse family of true bugs commonly known as plant bugs or leaf bugs. The species is known from California, USA. As with many Miridae species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Dagbertus fasciatus
Dagbertus fasciatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It has been documented in the southeastern United States, with records from Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina. As a member of the Miridae, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs. Beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic distribution, specific biological details remain poorly documented in available sources.
Daleapidea albescens
Daleapidea albescens is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1918. It is a small, poorly known hemipteran with a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The species belongs to a genus with few described members, and like other mirids, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Available records suggest it inhabits arid and semi-arid regions of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts.
Delphiphylus affiguratus
Delphiphylus affiguratus is a small plant bug in the family Miridae, subfamily Phylinae. The species was originally described by Uhler in 1895 as Phytocoris affiguratus, later transferred to Hoplomachus, and most recently placed in Delphiphylus by Pagola-Carte and Matocq in 2020. It is known from a small number of records in Colorado, USA.
Deraeocorini
Deraeocorini is a tribe of predatory plant bugs within the family Miridae, containing at least 19 genera and over 340 described species. Members of this tribe are generally small, soft-bodied true bugs. The tribe is distributed across multiple continents, with documented species in regions including Indochina, Europe, and North America. Some species have been observed in specialized microhabitats such as leaf galls.
Deraeocoris
Deraeocoris is a genus of predatory plant bugs in the family Miridae, comprising at least 210 described species. Members of this genus are recognized as important biological control agents in agricultural and horticultural systems, feeding on pest arthropods including mites, aphids, and psyllids. Several species have been documented in orchard ecosystems, particularly in apple and pear production. The genus exhibits variation in host plant associations and developmental rates depending on substrate and prey availability.
Deraeocoris bakeri
Deraeocoris bakeri is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1921. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in California, Colorado, and Nevada. As a member of the genus Deraeocoris, it belongs to a group of predatory plant bugs that are often associated with agricultural and natural ecosystems.
Deraeocoris brevis
predatory plant bug
Deraeocoris brevis is a predatory plant bug in the family Miridae, native to western North America. Adults are small, glossy black insects 3–6 mm in length with red eyes, while nymphs are mottled pale grey with dark patches and a felted dorsal surface covered in grey hairs. Both life stages are predatory, feeding primarily on pear psyllids, aphids, spider mites, leafhoppers, and scale insects. The species is considered beneficial in apple and pear orchards of the Pacific Northwest, where it contributes to biological control of pest populations.