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Phyllopidea picta
painted plant bug
Phyllopidea picta is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1893 under the basionym Bolteria picta. It is a member of the true bugs (Heteroptera) within the order Hemiptera. The species has been documented in western North America, with confirmed records from California, Nevada, and Utah.
Phylus coryli
hazel plant bug
Phylus coryli is a small plant bug in the family Miridae, commonly known as the hazel plant bug. It is native to Europe, where it is widespread including the British Isles, but absent from parts of the southern Mediterranean. The species has been introduced to North America. It is a specialist feeder on hazel (Corylus avellana).
Phymatopsallus
Phymatopsallus is a genus of plant bugs (family Miridae, subfamily Phylinae) endemic to western North America. The genus was established by Knight in 1964. A 2006 revision significantly expanded understanding of the group, describing 9 new genera and 15 new species within the Phymatopsallus group. These are small, soft-bodied true bugs with the typical mirid morphology of slender bodies and hemelytra with distinct membranous apices.
Phytocoris acaciae
Phytocoris acaciae is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1925. The specific epithet "acaciae" suggests an association with Acacia plants, though detailed biological studies remain limited. As a member of the genus Phytocoris, it is expected to share the general characteristics of mirid plant bugs, including piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids. The species occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.
Phytocoris albicuneatus
Phytocoris albicuneatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Stonedahl in 1988. It belongs to a large genus of mostly plant-feeding true bugs. The species epithet 'albicuneatus' refers to a white wedge-shaped marking, likely on the dorsal surface. Like other members of Phytocoris, it probably exhibits mixed feeding habits, consuming plant fluids while occasionally preying on small insects.
Phytocoris albifrons
Phytocoris albifrons is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Phytocoris, which contains numerous species of predatory and phytophagous true bugs. The species is known from Arizona, USA, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Phytocoris antennalis
Phytocoris antennalis is a plant bug species in the family Miridae, order Hemiptera. It was described by Reuter in 1909 and is known from North America, with records from the northeastern United States including Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, it is likely a plant-feeding species with occasional predatory behavior.
Phytocoris becki
Phytocoris becki is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. It belongs to a large genus of mostly plant-feeding true bugs. The species is known from arid and semi-arid regions of the western United States. Like other members of Phytocoris, it is likely attracted to lights at night.
Phytocoris breviusculus
A plant bug in the family Miridae described by Reuter in 1876. Records indicate presence in multiple U.S. states including Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia. Like other Phytocoris species, it is likely primarily plant-feeding with occasional predatory behavior.
Phytocoris buenoi
Phytocoris buenoi is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1920. It belongs to a large genus of mostly plant-feeding true bugs. The species is known from the northeastern United States, with records from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and West Virginia. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, it is likely primarily phytophagous, feeding on plant sap with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Phytocoris canadensis
Phytocoris canadensis is a mirid plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Van Duzee in 1920. The genus Phytocoris comprises mostly plant-feeding true bugs that are typically gray or brown in coloration. Some Phytocoris species have been observed to occasionally prey on smaller insects.
Phytocoris cercocarpi
Phytocoris cercocarpi is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1928. The species epithet 'cercocarpi' indicates an association with Cercocarpus (mountain mahogany), a genus of woody shrubs in the Rosaceae family. This species is part of the large and diverse genus Phytocoris, which contains numerous plant-feeding mirid bugs.
Phytocoris confluens
Phytocoris confluens is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1909. It belongs to a large genus of predominantly plant-feeding true bugs. Records indicate presence in the eastern and southeastern United States, with observations documented from Georgia, Mississippi, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
Phytocoris corticola
Phytocoris corticola is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Stonedahl in 1988. It belongs to a genus whose members are typically gray or brown in coloration and primarily feed on plants, with occasional predation on smaller insects. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Like other Phytocoris species, it is attracted to lights at night.
Phytocoris empirensis
A mirid plant bug in the genus Phytocoris, described by Knight in 1968. The species name 'empirensis' suggests an association with the American Southwest region (possibly the 'Empire' area or related geographic feature). Like other Phytocoris species, it is likely primarily plant-feeding with occasional predatory behavior on smaller insects.
Phytocoris erectus
Phytocoris erectus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Van Duzee in 1920. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, it is typically gray or brown in coloration and primarily associated with plant-feeding habits, though some predation on smaller insects has been observed in related species. The species occurs in the eastern United States.
Phytocoris eurekae
Phytocoris eurekae is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Bliven in 1966. It belongs to a large genus of mirid bugs that are primarily associated with vegetation. The species is documented from western North America, with records from California. Like other members of its genus, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs.
Phytocoris exemplus
Phytocoris exemplus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1926. It belongs to a diverse genus of mirid bugs found primarily in North America. Members of the genus Phytocoris are typically small, plant-associated true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Phytocoris eximius
Phytocoris eximius is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1876. It is a true bug (Hemiptera) found in North America, with records from the eastern and southern United States. As a member of the large genus Phytocoris, it shares the general characteristics of plant bugs in this group, though specific distinguishing features require close examination.
Phytocoris fulvus
Phytocoris fulvus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1920. It belongs to the large genus Phytocoris, which contains numerous species of plant-feeding true bugs. The species has been documented in several eastern and northeastern U.S. states. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation where it feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Phytocoris hispidus
Phytocoris hispidus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Linnavuori in 1986. Very little is documented about this species specifically. The genus Phytocoris comprises numerous small, soft-bodied bugs that are primarily plant-feeding, with some species known to occasionally prey on smaller insects. This species has been recorded from Saudi Arabia.
Phytocoris hypoleucoides
Phytocoris hypoleucoides is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Stonedahl in 1988. As a member of the genus Phytocoris, it belongs to a diverse group of mirid bugs primarily associated with vegetation. The species epithet 'hypoleucoides' suggests a resemblance to forms with white or pale underparts. Like other Phytocoris species, it is likely a plant-feeder with occasional predatory behavior on smaller insects.
Phytocoris laevis
Phytocoris laevis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1895. The genus Phytocoris is diverse and widespread, with species typically found in North America. Like other members of its genus, this species is primarily a plant-feeder, though Phytocoris species have been observed occasionally preying on smaller insects. The species occurs in western North America, with documented records from Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington.
Phytocoris lasiomerus
Phytocoris lasiomerus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Reuter in 1909. The species belongs to a large genus of mostly plant-feeding true bugs. Like other members of Phytocoris, it likely exhibits the typical mirid body plan with piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids. The specific epithet 'lasiomerus' refers to hairy or woolly femora, a distinctive morphological feature of this species.
Phytocoris luteolus
Phytocoris luteolus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1923. It belongs to a large genus of mirid bugs commonly associated with vegetation. The species is documented from several states in the eastern and southern United States.
Phytocoris maricopae
Phytocoris maricopae is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Stonedahl in 1988. It belongs to a large genus of mirid bugs that are primarily associated with vegetation. The species is recorded from several western U.S. states. Like other members of Phytocoris, it is likely a plant-feeding insect with occasional predatory behavior.
Phytocoris maritimus
Phytocoris maritimus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Van Duzee in 1920. The specific epithet 'maritimus' suggests an association with coastal or marine-influenced habitats. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, it is likely a plant-feeding insect, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Phytocoris minituberculatus
Phytocoris minituberculatus is a plant bug species in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. It belongs to a large genus of mostly plant-feeding true bugs, with some species known to occasionally prey on smaller insects. The species has been documented in the western United States, specifically Nevada and California. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, it is attracted to lights at night.
Phytocoris nicholi
Phytocoris nicholi is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1928. It belongs to a large genus of mostly phytophagous true bugs. The species is known from Arizona, USA. Like other Phytocoris species, it is likely primarily plant-feeding with occasional predatory behavior on smaller insects.
Phytocoris nigricollis
Phytocoris nigricollis is a mirid plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1923. The specific epithet "nigricollis" refers to the black collar, a distinctive color pattern feature. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, this species is primarily plant-feeding but may occasionally prey on smaller insects. It is known from scattered records across the eastern United States.
Phytocoris pallidicornis
Phytocoris pallidicornis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, a diverse group of true bugs characterized by their plant-feeding habits. The species was described by Reuter in 1876 and is known from North America. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, it is likely primarily phytophagous, feeding on plant sap with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Specific biological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Phytocoris planituberis
Phytocoris planituberis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Stonedahl in 1988. It belongs to a large genus of primarily phytophagous true bugs. The species has been recorded from the southwestern United States.
Phytocoris puella
plant bug
Phytocoris puella is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1876. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Phytocoris, which contains numerous small predatory and plant-feeding true bugs. The species is documented from scattered localities in eastern North America.
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 ramosus
Phytocoris ramosus is a plant bug species in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1894. It is distributed across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Baja California. Like other members of its genus, it is primarily plant-feeding but may occasionally prey on smaller insects. The species is attracted to lights at night.
Phytocoris roseipennis
Phytocoris roseipennis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1934. The specific epithet "roseipennis" refers to the pinkish or rosy coloration of the wings. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, it is primarily a plant-feeding insect with occasional predatory behavior on smaller insects. It is found in the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona and Texas.
Phytocoris roseotinctus
Phytocoris roseotinctus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1925. The genus Phytocoris comprises diverse plant-feeding true bugs, with species typically associated with vegetation. This particular species is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona. Like other members of the genus, it likely exhibits the general mirid characteristics of piercing-sucking mouthparts and plant-associated habits, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in published sources.
Phytocoris roseus
Phytocoris roseus is a plant bug species in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1894. It belongs to the large genus Phytocoris, which comprises numerous species of plant-feeding true bugs found across North America. The specific epithet 'roseus' (Latin for 'rosy' or 'pinkish') likely refers to coloration features of this species. As with other mirid plant bugs, it is presumed to be associated with vegetation, though detailed ecological studies remain limited.
Phytocoris salicis
Phytocoris salicis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1920. It is a small, typically gray or brown true bug that feeds primarily on plants. The species is known to occasionally prey on smaller insects, a behavior observed in other Phytocoris species. It is attracted to lights at night and has been documented in blacklight surveys in Colorado.
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 simulatus
Phytocoris simulatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1928. It belongs to a genus of generally gray or brown plant-feeding insects that occasionally prey on smaller insects. The species has been recorded in western North America, particularly in Colorado and surrounding states.
Phytocoris spicatus
Phytocoris spicatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1920. The genus Phytocoris comprises numerous small, often drably colored mirid bugs that are primarily associated with vegetation. Members of this genus are typically gray or brown and are known to feed on plants, though some have been observed to prey on smaller insects. The species has been recorded in the northeastern United States.
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.
Phytocoris stitti
Phytocoris stitti is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1961. The genus Phytocoris is one of the largest genera of plant bugs in North America, with species generally characterized by gray or brown coloration and plant-feeding habits. Like other members of its genus, P. stitti is primarily associated with vegetation and has been documented in the southwestern United States. The species is part of a diverse assemblage of mirid bugs attracted to artificial lights at night.
Phytocoris strigosus
Phytocoris strigosus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1925. Members of the genus Phytocoris are typically small, soft-bodied true bugs that feed primarily on plant sap. The species is known from the western United States, with records from Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.
Phytocoris taxodii
Phytocoris taxodii is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1926. It is a member of the large genus Phytocoris, which contains numerous plant-feeding species. Very little specific information is available for this particular species beyond its original description and basic taxonomic placement.
Phytocoris tenerum
Phytocoris tenerum is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Stonedahl in 1988. The genus Phytocoris comprises numerous small, soft-bodied true bugs, many of which are associated with vegetation. Members of this genus are typically gray or brown in coloration and are primarily plant-feeding, though some species have been observed to prey on smaller insects. This species occurs in western North America.
Phytocoris tenuis
Phytocoris tenuis is a plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Van Duzee in 1920. It belongs to a large genus of mostly plant-feeding true bugs. The species is documented from western North America, with records from California, Nevada, and Utah. As a member of Phytocoris, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Phytocoris tibialis
Phytocoris tibialis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1876. The species has a broad distribution across the Americas, with records from the Caribbean, Central America, and North America including the eastern and southern United States. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, it is primarily associated with vegetation and feeds on plants.
Phytocoris tiliae
lime plant bug
Phytocoris tiliae is a small plant bug in the family Miridae, commonly known as the lime plant bug. It is associated with deciduous trees across Europe and parts of North America. The species is notable among plant bugs for its predatory habits, feeding on mites and other small insects rather than plant sap alone. Adults are active during summer months and are attracted to light.