Orthotylinae
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Agaveocoris
Agave Bugs
Agaveocoris is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Henry & Menard in 2020. The genus comprises species associated with agave plants, reflecting their specialized ecological niche. As a recently described genus, taxonomic and biological knowledge remains limited. The common name "Agave Bugs" reflects this host association.
Agaveocoris distanti
Agaveocoris distanti is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It was originally described as Caulotops distanti by Reuter in 1905 and has since been reclassified into the genus Agaveocoris. The species is recorded from Florida in the United States and Venezuela, with broader presence indicated in Middle and North America. It belongs to the tribe Caulotopsini, whose members are associated with agave plants.
Ceratocapsidea
Ceratocapsidea is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Henry in 2015. The genus belongs to the subfamily Orthotylinae, a diverse group of small, often cryptic plant bugs. Ceratocapsidea was erected to accommodate species previously placed in related genera, particularly Ceratocapsus, based on distinct morphological features. The genus is relatively small and poorly known, with few documented observations.
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.
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.
Hadronema
Hadronema is a genus of orthotyline plant bugs (Miridae) established by Uhler in 1872. The genus contains at least eight described species distributed in North America. Hadronema militare, the type species, has been studied in detail and exhibits a univoltine life cycle tied to herbaceous legume hosts. Most species remain poorly documented beyond original descriptions.
Hadronema militare
Hadronema militare is a univoltine orthotyline plant bug that completes its entire nymphal development, reproduction, and oviposition before mid-summer host senescence. It is specialized on herbaceous legumes in the subfamily Faboideae, particularly lupine (Lupinus) and goldenbanner (Thermopsis). The species overwinters as eggs and has been documented across western North America from low to mid-elevations.
Halticini
Halticini is a tribe of plant bugs within the family Miridae, subfamily Orthotylinae. The tribe has undergone generic reclassification based on phylogenetic analysis. Members are distributed globally, with notable diversity in Australia, the Caucasus Mountains, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Some genera exhibit striking morphological specializations, including myrmecomorphy and sexual dimorphism in antennae.
Lopidea
Scarlet Plant Bugs
Lopidea is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, containing more than 90 described species. The genus belongs to the subfamily Orthotylinae and has been studied as a model for understanding speciation patterns in insects. Species in this genus show evidence of both vicariance and host plant-associated speciation. They are commonly known as scarlet plant bugs, though coloration varies among species.
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 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.
Pseudoloxops
plant bugs
Pseudoloxops is a genus of plant bugs (Miridae) established by Kirkaldy in 1905. Recent integrative taxonomic research in French Polynesia has dramatically expanded knowledge of the genus, describing 17 new species from this region alone and bringing the total of endemic French Polynesian species to 20—representing one-third of all known Pseudoloxops species worldwide. The genus exhibits unusual host plant associations, including rare fern specialization in some species.