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Neolygus communis
Pear Plant Bug
Neolygus communis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, commonly known as the Pear Plant Bug. It is native to eastern North America, with documented records from Canada (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland) and the United States (New York, Vermont, West Virginia). As a member of the large and diverse Miridae family, it is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host relationships require further documentation.
Neolygus inconspicuus
Neolygus inconspicuus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1917. The species is native to northeastern North America, with documented occurrences in Ontario, Canada, and the eastern United States. As a member of the genus Neolygus, it belongs to a diverse group of mirid bugs associated with various host plants.
Neolygus quercalbae
A plant bug in the family Miridae, described from the northeastern United States. The species epithet suggests an association with oak (Quercus) and white (alba), though specific host relationships have not been formally documented. Like other members of Neolygus, it is presumed to be phytophagous.
Neolygus vitticollis
Neolygus vitticollis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1876. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Neolygus, which contains numerous species of mirid bugs primarily associated with vegetation. The species has been documented in the eastern United States with scattered records across multiple states.
Neurocolpus johnstoni
Neurocolpus johnstoni is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1934. It belongs to the genus Neurocolpus, a group of mirid bugs found in North America. The species is known from limited collection records in Texas, USA. Like other members of Miridae, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Neurocolpus mexicanus
Neurocolpus mexicanus is a mirid plant bug species described by Distant in 1883. It belongs to the family Miridae, the largest family within the Hemiptera, and is distributed across Central America, Mexico, and parts of the southern United States including Arizona and Texas. The species has been recorded from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela, and Mexico. As with other members of Neurocolpus, it is likely associated with vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Neurocolpus nubilus
clouded plant bug
Neurocolpus nubilus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, commonly known as the clouded plant bug. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada and multiple U.S. states. The species feeds on a variety of herbaceous plants and has been documented on agricultural crops as well as native vegetation.
Neurocolpus simplex
Neurocolpus simplex is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Van Duzee in 1918. It belongs to a genus of mirid bugs found in North America. The species is known from the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and California. As a member of the Miridae, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Nicholia eriogoni
Nicholia eriogoni is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1929. It belongs to a small genus of mirid bugs found in western North America. The species is documented from Arizona and is associated with plants in the genus Eriogonum (wild buckwheat).
Nonlygus
Nonlygus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Schwartz and Foottit in 1998. The genus contains at least one described species, N. nubilatus. Like other mirids, members of this genus are true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Notholopisca
Notholopisca is a monotypic genus of plant bugs (family Miridae) containing a single described species, N. californica. The genus was established by Carvalho in 1975. As a member of the Miridae, it belongs to the diverse assemblage of true bugs known for their phytophagous habits, though specific ecological details for this genus remain limited.
Occidentodema mcfarlandi
Occidentodema mcfarlandi is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Thomas Henry in 1999. The genus Occidentodema was established to accommodate western North American species previously associated with other genera. This species is part of the diverse Miroidea superfamily, which includes numerous plant-feeding true bugs. Records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data available.
Oligotylus
Oligotylus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, subfamily Phylinae, established by Van Duzee in 1916. Species in this genus are associated with coniferous host plants in western North America. The genus was revised by Schuh in 2000, who described ten new species and clarified its taxonomic boundaries relative to the related genus Lepidargyrus.
Oligotylus ceanothi
Oligotylus ceanothi is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Schuh in 2000. The species is associated with Ceanothus host plants, as indicated by its specific epithet. It occurs in western North America, with documented records from the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other members of the genus Oligotylus, it is likely a phytophagous insect feeding on plant tissues.
Oncerometopus
Oncerometopus is a genus of plant bugs (family Miridae) containing approximately 12 described species. These insects are part of the diverse Miridae family, one of the largest families within the true bugs (Heteroptera). Members of this genus are found in North America, with observations documented from the southwestern United States including Texas. As plant bugs, they are associated with vegetation where they feed on plant fluids.
Oncerometopus atriscutis
Oncerometopus atriscutis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1928. The species belongs to the genus Oncerometopus, a group of mirid bugs associated with flowering plants. Observations indicate it occurs on yellow composite flowers in western Texas, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. The species name refers to the dark scutellum characteristic of this taxon.
Oncerometopus ruber
Oncerometopus ruber is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1876. It belongs to the suborder Heteroptera (true bugs) within the order Hemiptera. The species has been recorded from Texas, USA, and is part of the North American mirid fauna. Like other members of the Miridae family, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids.
Orectoderus
Orectoderus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Uhler in 1876. The genus contains approximately 10 described species distributed in North America. Species are associated with woody plants, particularly willows and related Salicaceae.
Orectoderus montanus
Orectoderus montanus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. It belongs to the true bugs (Heteroptera), a group characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species is found in western North America, with records from the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions.
Orthocephalus coriaceus
hairy plant bug
Orthocephalus coriaceus is a plant bug in the family Miridae. It is native to Europe, including European Russia, Ukraine, and the Balkans, and has been introduced to North America. The species feeds on various Asteraceae plants and is known to occur as a horticultural pest in North America.
Orthocephalus saltator
jumping plant bug
Orthocephalus saltator is a Palearctic plant bug in the family Miridae, commonly known as the jumping plant bug. It has an unusually broad distribution spanning Europe, North Africa, and parts of North America. The species is specialized in its feeding habits, primarily consuming plants in the Asteraceae and Poaceae families.
Orthops
Orthops is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae. The genus was established by Fieber in 1858. It contains at least 30 described species globally, with approximately 5 species in two subgenera recorded from Europe. Species in this genus are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plants.
Orthops scutellatus
carrot plant bug
Orthops scutellatus, commonly known as the carrot plant bug, is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It is native to North America and has also been recorded from several other regions including Japan, Russia (Sakhalin and Kurile Islands), China, and New Zealand. The species is associated with carrot plants and related vegetation.
Orthotylinae
Orthotylinae is a large subfamily of plant bugs (Miridae) comprising at least 650 described species across at least 70 genera. Members are distributed globally, with particularly high diversity in Australia and the Palearctic region. The subfamily is traditionally diagnosed by the possession of lamellate, apically divergent parempodia—a distinctive morphological trait of the pretarsus. Multiple tribes are recognized, including Orthotylini, Halticini, Ceratocapsini, Coridromiini, Nichomachini, and Austromirini.
Orthotylus angulatus
Orthotylus angulatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1895. It belongs to a large and diverse genus of mirid bugs found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species has been documented in western North America, particularly in Colorado and Utah. Like other members of Orthotylus, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Orthotylus candidatus
Orthotylus candidatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It is known from North America, with specific records from Colorado, Utah, and New Hampshire. As a member of the genus Orthotylus, it belongs to a diverse group of mirid bugs commonly associated with vegetation.
Orthotylus coagulatus
Orthotylus coagulatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It belongs to a large genus of mirid bugs found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species has been documented in the western United States, with records from Colorado and Nevada. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may be attracted to lights at night.
Orthotylus cruciatus
Orthotylus cruciatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Van Duzee in 1916. It belongs to a large genus of small, often greenish mirids that are frequently associated with vegetation. The species is documented from the northeastern United States, specifically Maine, though records are sparse. Like other Orthotylus species, it is likely a plant-feeding insect, but specific biological details remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Orthotylus flavosparsus
Orthotylus flavosparsus is a small plant-feeding mirid bug native to Europe, where it occurs widely except in Albania and Iceland. The species has been introduced to North America and has established populations there. Adults are approximately 4 mm in length and green in coloration. It is associated with oraches (Atriplex) and chenopods (Chenopodium), which serve as its primary host plants.
Orthotylus fuscicornis
Orthotylus fuscicornis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1927. It belongs to the subfamily Orthotylinae, a group of mirids often associated with woody plants. The species has been documented from Colorado, USA, and is part of the Nearctic fauna. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a phytophagous insect feeding on plant sap, though specific host plant records for this species appear to be limited in the available literature.
Orthotylus necopinus
Orthotylus necopinus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Van Duzee in 1916. It is known from North America, with documented records from New Hampshire and West Virginia in the United States. Like other members of the genus Orthotylus, it belongs to a diverse group of mirid bugs commonly attracted to lights at night. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Orthotylus ramus
A small plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1927. The species is recorded from several eastern and central U.S. states. Like other members of the genus Orthotylus, it is associated with vegetation and has been observed visiting lights at night. The biology of this species remains poorly documented.
Orthotylus submarginatus
Orthotylus submarginatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Thomas Say in 1832. It belongs to the subfamily Orthotylinae and is part of a large genus of mirid bugs. The species has been documented in eastern North America, with records from West Virginia and surrounding regions. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may be attracted to lights at night.
Pamillia
Pamillia is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Uhler in 1887. The genus contains approximately five described species distributed in North and Central America. Species include P. affinis, P. behrensii, P. nicaraguensis, P. nyctalis, and P. pilosella. As members of Miridae, these insects are small, soft-bodied true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Paracarniella
Paracarniella is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Henry and Ferreira in 2003. The genus belongs to the infraorder Cimicomorpha, a diverse group of predatory and plant-feeding true bugs. As a relatively recently described genus, it remains poorly documented in the literature. The genus contains species that are part of the Neotropical mirid fauna.
Paradacerla
Paradacerla is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Carvalho and Usinger in 1957. The genus belongs to the diverse mirid fauna of the Western Hemisphere. Very few records exist for this genus, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. The taxonomic placement within Miridae indicates it is part of the large radiation of true bugs associated with vegetation.
Paraproba capitata
Paraproba capitata is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1912. It is found in North America, with documented records from the northeastern United States including New York, as well as Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Mississippi. As a member of the Miridae, it belongs to one of the largest families of true bugs, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Paraproba cincta
Paraproba cincta is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1917. It is a small predatory or plant-feeding true bug distributed across western North America. The species has been recorded from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States (California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington). Like other mirids, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the order Hemiptera.
Parapsallus
Parapsallus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Wagner in 1952. The genus contains at least one valid species, Parapsallus vitellinus, originally described by Scholtz in 1874. Records indicate presence in Scandinavia and Denmark. Like other mirids, members of this genus are small, soft-bodied true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Paraxenetus
Paraxenetus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Reuter in 1907. The genus contains approximately 17 described species. Members are true bugs (Hemiptera) in the suborder Heteroptera.
Parthenicus
Parthenicus is a genus of plant bugs (family Miridae) containing at least 70 described species. The genus is taxonomically established within the suborder Heteroptera. One documented species, P. weemsi, is a specialist herbivore on Florida rosemary (Ceratiola ericoides).
Parthenicus deleticus
Parthenicus deleticus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. It is a small true bug belonging to a genus whose members are generally associated with woody plants. The species has been documented in Arizona, USA, with limited observational records available.
Parthenicus pictus
Painted Parthenicus
Parthenicus pictus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1925. It is commonly known as the Painted Parthenicus, referencing its distinctive coloration. The species belongs to the suborder Heteroptera within the order Hemiptera, placing it among the true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. It is a member of the large and diverse family Miridae, which contains over 10,000 described species of plant bugs.
Parthenicus ruber
Parthenicus ruber is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1917. The species is distributed across Central America and North America, with specific records from California, USA. 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.
Parthenicus sedumicola
Parthenicus sedumicola is a plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Henry in 2007. The species is known from Arkansas, USA. The specific epithet "sedumicola" suggests an association with Sedum plants (stonecrops), though direct ecological documentation is limited. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Parthenicus within the plant bug family Miridae.
Parthenicus wheeleri
Parthenicus wheeleri is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Thomas J. Henry in 2007. It is a member of the large and diverse mirid fauna of North America. The species is known from Oklahoma, USA, based on limited collection records. As a relatively recently described species with few documented occurrences, its biology and ecology remain poorly understood.
Phallospinophylus
Phallospinophylus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Weirauch in 2006. It belongs to the diverse true bug fauna within the infraorder Cimicomorpha. The genus name reflects distinctive male genitalic characteristics typical of this group. Like other mirids, species in this genus are presumed to be phytophagous, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Phylinae
phyline plant bugs
Phylinae is a large subfamily of plant bugs (Miridae) comprising approximately 400 genera and over 2000 species worldwide. The subfamily underwent significant taxonomic revision in 2013, reorganizing tribal classifications and establishing nine currently recognized tribes. Members exhibit diverse host plant associations, with many species specialized on particular plant families. The subfamily includes economically significant species, some of which are predators while others are phytophagous.
Phylini
Phylini is a tribe of plant bugs within the subfamily Phylinae (family Miridae, order Hemiptera). The tribe contains at least 440 described species distributed across three subtribes: Keltoniina, Oncotylina, and Phylina. Members are predominantly Holarctic in distribution, with significant representation in the Palearctic, Nearctic, and Neotropical regions. The type genus is Phylus. Several genera within Phylini have been subject to recent taxonomic revision, including Wallabicoris from Australia.
Phyllopidea
Phyllopidea is a genus of plant bugs (Miridae) established by Knight in 1919. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. Members of this genus are small, soft-bodied true bugs within the suborder Heteroptera.