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Adelphocoris lineolatus
Lucerne bug, alfalfa plant bug
Adelphocoris lineolatus is a mirid bug native to the Old World that has become a significant agricultural pest following its introduction to North America in 1917. It primarily damages alfalfa and other legume crops through feeding on reproductive and vegetative structures. The species exhibits migratory behavior that facilitates rapid population dispersal and range expansion. In northern regions, it typically follows a univoltine life cycle with overwintering eggs, while southern populations may show partial second generation development.
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 barberi
Agaveocoris barberi is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, subfamily Phylinae. It was originally described by Knight and later transferred to the genus Agaveocoris by Henry & Menard in 2020. The species is associated with agave plants and has a limited distribution in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Aguayomiris pallipes
Aguayomiris pallipes is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Maldonado in 1986. It belongs to the subfamily Cimicomorpha within the order Hemiptera. The genus Aguayomiris is part of the diverse mirid fauna of the Neotropical region.
Ambracius liviae
Ambracius liviae is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Ferreira and Henry in 2010. The species is known from Texas, USA. As a member of the subfamily Phylinae (implied by genus placement), it likely exhibits the slender body form and reduced cuneus characteristic of this group. The specific epithet honors an individual named Livia.
Americodema nigrolineatum
A species of plant bug in the family Miridae, originally described as Icodema nigrolineata by Knight in 1923. The species is distributed across eastern North America and parts of Central America, with records from Canada through the United States to Mexico. It is a member of the diverse plant bug fauna of the Nearctic region.
Anapus
A genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae. Species identification is challenging due to significant intraspecific polymorphism in coloration and body proportions. Male genitalia, particularly the aedeagus, provide reliable diagnostic characters for species delimitation. The genus is Palearctic in distribution.
Aoplonema nigrum
Aoplonema nigrum is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Forero in 2008. It belongs to the suborder Heteroptera within the order Hemiptera. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Aoplonema princeps
Aoplonema princeps is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1894. This true bug is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. As a member of the large and diverse Miridae family, it is likely associated with herbaceous or woody vegetation, though specific host plant relationships remain poorly documented.
Apachemiris
Apachemiris is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Carvalho & Schaffner in 1974. As a member of the Cimicomorpha infraorder, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory and phytophagous true bugs. The genus is native to North America and contains species associated with specific host plants.
Apachemiris areolatus
Apachemiris areolatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described from Texas and New Mexico in 1974. It belongs to a small genus endemic to the southwestern United States. The species name "areolatus" refers to a net-like or small-celled pattern, likely describing surface sculpturing on the body. Very few observations exist, with only six records documented on iNaturalist.
Argyrocoris
Argyrocoris is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Van Duzee in 1912. The genus belongs to the large and diverse mirid fauna of North America. Based on iNaturalist records, it appears to be rarely encountered, with few documented observations. The genus name derives from Greek roots suggesting 'silver' (argyros) and 'bug' (coris), likely referring to coloration in described species.
Asciodema obsoleta
Asciodema obsoleta is a Palearctic true bug in the family Miridae. The species has been recorded across parts of Europe, North Africa, and has been introduced to North America. It belongs to the plant bug family Miridae, one of the largest families of true bugs with predominantly phytophagous feeding habits.
Atomoscelis onustus
Atomoscelis onustus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It exhibits a broad Holarctic distribution spanning the Palearctic and Nearctic regions. The species has been documented across diverse environments from the western Mediterranean and Middle East to western North America. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to be phytophagous, though specific host plant associations remain poorly documented.
Atractotomus balli
Atractotomus balli is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1931. It belongs to the genus Atractotomus, a group of small predatory or plant-feeding true bugs. Records indicate presence in western North America, including the southwestern United States. As with many mirid species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Atractotomus miniatus
Atractotomus miniatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1926. It belongs to a genus of small predatory or omnivorous mirids. The species is documented from multiple states in the southeastern and south-central United States.
Atractotomus nicholi
Atractotomus nicholi is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. It is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and California. As a member of the genus Atractotomus, it belongs to a group of small predatory or plant-feeding bugs within the diverse Miridae family.
Atractotomus quercicola
Atractotomus quercicola is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Stonedahl in 1990. It is associated with oak trees (Quercus), as indicated by its specific epithet. The species is known from northeastern Mexico and Texas.
Autumnimiris albescens
Autumnimiris albescens is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. The species is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Autumnimiris, it is associated with autumn activity periods, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Autumnimiris koebelei
Autumnimiris koebelei is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, originally described by Van Duzee in 1921. The genus Autumnimiris is a small group within the Miridae, with species primarily distributed in southwestern North America and Mexico. This species has been recorded from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Ballella basicornis
Ballella basicornis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1959. It belongs to the genus Ballella, a small group within the diverse plant bug family. The species is known from limited records in Arizona, USA, and remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Banasa
Banasa stink bugs
Banasa is a genus of phytophagous stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae, tribe Pentatomini. These plant-feeding true bugs are primarily associated with woody plants, particularly conifers and broadleaf trees. The genus contains at least eleven species in North America, with additional species described from South America including the recently described B. maculata from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Species identification typically requires microscopic examination of morphological characters.
Bisulcopsallus
Bisulcopsallus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Schuh in 2006. It belongs to the suborder Heteroptera and infraorder Cimicomorpha. The genus is part of the diverse mirid fauna but remains poorly documented in public sources.
Bisulcopsallus fulvipunctatus
Bisulcopsallus fulvipunctatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1964. It belongs to the genus Bisulcopsallus, a group of small predatory or phytophagous true bugs within the suborder Heteroptera. The species is known from Arizona, USA. Like other mirids, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of the family. Published biological and ecological information for this species is extremely limited.
Bisulcopsallus pallidus
Bisulcopsallus pallidus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Schuh in 2006. The genus Bisulcopsallus belongs to the diverse family of true bugs known for their plant-feeding habits. This species is known from Arizona, USA, though detailed biological information remains limited in published literature. As a member of Miridae, it likely exhibits typical characteristics of the family including small size, membranous wings with distinct venation, and piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids.
Bolteria luteifrons
Bolteria luteifrons is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1921. It is one of several North American species in the genus Bolteria, which are small predatory or phytophagous true bugs. The species has been documented across eastern and central North America, with Canadian records confirmed in Ontario. Male genitalia morphology has been illustrated in taxonomic revisions to aid species identification.
Brachynotocoris puncticornis
Brachynotocoris puncticornis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Reuter in 1880. It has been recorded across multiple continents including Europe, North Africa, North America, and South America, suggesting either a broad native range or human-mediated dispersal. As a member of the Miridae, it belongs to one of the most diverse families of true bugs. The specific epithet 'puncticornis' refers to spotted or dotted antennae.
Brooksetta althaeae
Hollyhock Plant Bug
Brooksetta althaeae, commonly known as the hollyhock plant bug, is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. The species was described by Hussey in 1924. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Michigan. The common name suggests an association with hollyhock plants (Alcea species), though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented.
Brooksetta malvastri
Brooksetta malvastri is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. The specific epithet "malvastri" suggests an association with plants in the genus Malvastrum or related Malvaceae, though detailed biological information remains limited. The species is recorded from California and Arizona in the southwestern United States. As a member of Miridae, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts, but specific ecological details are sparse in the available literature.
Calidroides
Calidroides is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, described by Schwartz in 2005. It belongs to the diverse suborder Heteroptera, commonly known as true bugs. The genus is part of the large and ecologically significant family Miridae, which contains thousands of species worldwide. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases.
Calocoris texanus
Calocoris texanus is a species of true bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1942. It belongs to the genus Calocoris, a group of plant bugs within the suborder Heteroptera. The species is known from the Nearctic region, with confirmed records from Texas.
Campyloneura virgula
Campyloneura virgula is the sole species in the monotypic genus Campyloneura, a plant bug in the family Miridae. It is a true bug (Hemiptera) characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been documented across the Azores archipelago, with distribution records from Corvo, Faial, Flores, Graciosa, and Pico islands.
Capsus ater
black plant bug
Capsus ater is a plant bug in the family Miridae, commonly known as the black plant bug. It is widely distributed across North America, Europe, and northern Asia, with evidence suggesting North American origin followed by introduction to other regions. The species inhabits dry to moderately moist open habitats and feeds on various grasses without apparent preference for particular species or genera.
Capsus cinctus
Capsus cinctus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, a group commonly known as plant bugs or mirids. The species has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. As a member of the Miridae, it possesses the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs. Specific details regarding its biology, host associations, and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
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 apicalis
Ceratocapsus apicalis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1925. It is a small, soft-bodied true bug found in North America, with confirmed records from Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico. The species belongs to a diverse genus of mirid plant bugs that are typically associated with vegetation.
Ceratocapsus apicatus
Ceratocapsus apicatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Van Duzee in 1921. It is known from North America, with documented records from California. As a member of the Miridae, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs. The species is one of many in the diverse genus Ceratocapsus.
Ceratocapsus barbatus
Ceratocapsus barbatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1927. It is known from the eastern United States, with records from Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. As a member of the genus Ceratocapsus, it belongs to a group of mirid bugs characterized by distinctive modifications to the pronotum and scutellum.
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.