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Megalopsallus sparsus
Megalopsallus sparsus is a small plant bug in the family Miridae, first described from the western Nearctic region. It belongs to a genus of conifer-inhabiting phyline plant bugs. The species has been recorded from arid and semi-arid regions of western North America, including the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.
Megalopsallus teretis
Megalopsallus teretis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Schuh in 2000. It belongs to the subfamily Phylinae, a group commonly known as leaf bugs or plant bugs that feed on plant sap. The species is known from arid and semi-arid regions of western North America.
Melymacra apicalis
Melymacra apicalis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1916. It belongs to the genus Melymacra, which is part of the diverse and speciose family of true bugs commonly known as plant bugs or capsid bugs. The species is documented from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and California.
Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus
Wild Onion Mirid
Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus is a mirid plant bug known for extreme color polymorphism, with at least fifteen documented color forms. Adults measure approximately 6.5 mm and are active primarily from April to July. The species is associated with woodland habitats in eastern North America, with documented associations to False Solomon's Seal and Wild Geranium.
Metriorrhynchomiris fallax
Metriorrhynchomiris fallax is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It is native to North America, with records from Pennsylvania and West Virginia in the United States. As a member of the genus Metriorrhynchomiris, it belongs to a group of mirid plant bugs known for exhibiting considerable color polymorphism, though specific details about M. fallax remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Mexicomiris
Mexicomiris is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, containing seven described species. The genus was established by Carvalho & Schaffner in 1974. Species are distributed in Mexico and the southern United States, with several species names suggesting associations with oak (Quercus). The genus is part of the diverse mirid fauna of the Nearctic and Neotropical regions.
Mexicomiris texanus
Mexicomiris texanus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Carvalho in 1986. It is a member of the diverse and speciose family of true bugs commonly known as plant bugs or leaf bugs. The species is known from Texas and has been recorded in North America.
Microtechnites
garden fleahopper
Microtechnites is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae containing approximately six described species. The genus includes the garden fleahopper (M. bractatus), an economically significant agricultural pest with a broad host range spanning at least 17 plant families. Species in this genus are distributed across the Americas from Canada to Argentina. M. bractatus has been extensively studied for its developmental biology and host plant interactions.
Microtechnites bractatus
garden fleahopper
Microtechnites bractatus, commonly known as the garden fleahopper, is a polyphagous plant bug in the family Miridae. It is an agricultural pest with documented economic impact on multiple crop species. The species has been recorded across the Americas from Canada to South America and has been introduced to Hawaii. Laboratory studies demonstrate significant variation in developmental success across host plants, with Fabaceae species supporting optimal fitness.
Mimoceps insignis
Mimoceps insignis is a small plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1890. The species is characterized by its distinctive coloration and moderate size among mirid bugs. It occurs in grasslands and open field habitats across parts of North America.
Mirinae
plant bugs
Mirinae is a subfamily of plant bugs within the family Miridae, comprising seven recognized tribes: Herdoniini, Hyalopeplini, Mecistoscelini, Mirini, Restheniini, Scutelliferini, and Stenodemini. Members are phytophagous true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The subfamily includes economically significant species such as the fourlined plant bug (Poecilocapsus lineatus), which causes characteristic necrotic leaf damage on numerous ornamental and agricultural plants. Some species have been introduced to new regions, including New Zealand, where they have established non-native populations.
Monalocoris americanus
American Bracken Bug
Monalocoris americanus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It is found in North America and the Caribbean. The species is commonly known as the American Bracken Bug.
Monalocorisca rostrata
Monalocorisca rostrata is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Johnston in 1939. It belongs to the large and diverse family of true bugs, which are characterized by their piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species is currently accepted and documented in taxonomic catalogs, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Myiomma
Myiomma is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, subfamily Isometopinae. The genus was established by Puton in 1872. At least 15 species of Isometopinae are recorded from China, with Myiomma being one of four genera represented in the region. The genus includes Myiomma qinlingensis, described from the Qinling Mountains of China.
Neocapsus fasciativentris
Neocapsus fasciativentris is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Stål in 1862. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species is part of the diverse and speciose genus Neocapsus, which contains numerous mirid species found primarily in the Americas. Like other mirids, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids.
Neocapsus leviscutatus
Neocapsus leviscutatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1925. Originally described as a subspecies of Neocapsus cuneatus, it is now recognized as a full species. The species is known from a limited number of records in the southeastern United States. Like other mirids, it belongs to the diverse group of true bugs characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Neocyrtopeltocoris triangularis
Neocyrtopeltocoris triangularis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, order Hemiptera. As a member of the largest family of true bugs, it shares the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the order. The species is documented from very few observations, indicating it is either rare, cryptic, or undercollected.
Neolygus
Neolygus is a large genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, containing at least 110 described species. The genus was first reported from the Himalayas in 2012, with records from Nepal and North India. Species identification relies heavily on male genitalia structure. Several species have been transferred to this genus from related genera such as Lygocoris.
Neolygus caryae
Hickory Plant Bug
Neolygus caryae, commonly known as the hickory plant bug, is a mirid bug species associated with hickory trees (Carya spp.). The species name "caryae" directly references this host association. As a member of the plant bug family Miridae, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species occurs in the eastern United States.
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).
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 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 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.
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.
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.