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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 rufoscriptus
Phytocoris rufoscriptus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Van Duzee in 1914. It belongs to a large genus of predatory and plant-feeding true bugs. The species has been recorded from California, USA. Like other members of Phytocoris, it likely exhibits a combination of phytophagy and opportunistic predation on small insects.
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.
Phytocoris tuberculatus
A small mirid plant bug described by Knight in 1920, known from limited records in the eastern United States. Belongs to the genus Phytocoris, a diverse group of plant bugs characterized by their slender bodies and often cryptic coloration. Specific details of its biology remain poorly documented due to its apparent rarity and limited collection records.
Phytocoris uniformis
Phytocoris uniformis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1923. It is known from the eastern United States, with records from Georgia, New York, Massachusetts, and West Virginia. As a member of the genus Phytocoris, it belongs to a diverse group of mirid bugs commonly associated with vegetation. The specific epithet "uniformis" suggests a relatively uniform coloration compared to related species.
Phytocoris unnamed-a
A plant bug species in the family Miridae, belonging to the large and diverse genus Phytocoris. Members of this genus are typically small, soft-bodied insects associated with vegetation. The specific epithet "unnamed-a" indicates this is an undescribed or provisional species designation, likely used in collections or databases pending formal taxonomic description.
Phytocoris unnamed-c
Phytocoris unnamed-c is an undescribed species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It belongs to a large genus of mostly plant-feeding true bugs. Like other members of the genus, it has been observed visiting blacklights at night. The species designation "unnamed-c" indicates it has been recognized as distinct but not yet formally described in the scientific literature.
Phytocoris vanduzeei
Phytocoris vanduzeei is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Reuter in 1912. The species occurs in western North America and Middle America, with records from the southwestern United States (California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico) and Mexico including Baja California. As a member of the genus Phytocoris, it is likely associated with vegetation where it feeds on plant sap, though specific host plants and detailed biology remain poorly documented.
Phytocoris varipes
long-legged plant bug
Phytocoris varipes is a plant bug in the family Miridae, characterized by pinkish-brown to red-brown coloration with longitudinal markings on the upper surface. Adults and nymphs inhabit herbaceous plants and grasses, feeding primarily on flowers and immature fruits. The species has a broad distribution across Europe, extending east to the Caucasus and Iran, with an introduced population in Oregon, USA. Adults are active from June through October, with mating and oviposition occurring in mid-summer.
Phytocoris vau
Phytocoris vau is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1912. The species occurs in western North America and Middle America, with documented records from California and Baja California Norte. As a member of the genus Phytocoris, it belongs to a diverse group of mirid bugs that are primarily associated with vegetation.
Phytocoris ventralis
Phytocoris ventralis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1918. It belongs to a large genus of predatory and plant-feeding true bugs. The species is documented from the southwestern United States, with records from California and Nevada.
Phytocoris venustus
Phytocoris venustus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1923. It belongs to the genus Phytocoris, a diverse group of mirid bugs commonly associated with vegetation. The species is recorded from the eastern and southeastern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody or herbaceous plants, though specific host relationships remain poorly documented.
Pilophoropsis brachyptera
Pilophoropsis brachyptera is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Steyskal in 1973. The specific epithet "brachyptera" refers to short wings, a characteristic feature of this species. It belongs to the genus Pilophoropsis, which contains species known for their distinctive morphological adaptations. Very little published information exists on the biology and ecology of this particular species.
Pilophorus amoenus
plant bug
Pilophorus amoenus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It is found in North America, with records from the eastern United States including Maryland, Minnesota, and West Virginia. The genus Pilophorus is known for ant-mimicking species that possess distinctive morphological adaptations.
Pilophorus brunneus
Pilophorus brunneus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Poppius in 1914. It belongs to a genus known for ant-mimicking morphology. The species has been documented in the eastern United States, with specific records from Louisiana, Maryland, and West Virginia. Like other members of Pilophorus, it likely exhibits morphological adaptations that resemble ants, a trait common in this genus.
Pilophorus crassipes
Pilophorus crassipes is a plant bug species in the family Miridae, described by Heidemann in 1892. It occurs in eastern North America and Central America. The genus Pilophorus includes species known for ant-mimicking appearance, though specific traits for P. crassipes are not well documented in available sources.
Pilophorus furvus
Pilophorus furvus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1923. The species is known from eastern North America, with records from Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. Like other members of the genus Pilophorus, it exhibits ant-mimicking morphology. The species has been documented in iNaturalist with limited observations.
Pilophorus gracilis
Pilophorus gracilis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1895. It is native to North America and has been documented in the eastern United States, with records from states including Alabama, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, and West Virginia. As a member of the genus Pilophorus, it belongs to a group of mirid bugs commonly known as thread bugs or moss bugs, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Pilophorus heidemanni
Pilophorus heidemanni is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Poppius in 1914. It belongs to a genus known for ant-mimicking morphology. The species has been recorded from the southeastern United States. Like other members of Pilophorus, it likely exhibits morphological adaptations that resemble ants, though specific details for this species are limited.
Pilophorus juniperi
Pilophorus juniperi is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1923. It belongs to a genus known for ant-mimicking morphology and behavior. The species has been documented in eastern and northeastern United States, with specific records from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Pilophorus laetus
Pilophorus laetus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Heidemann in 1892. It belongs to a genus known for ant-mimicking morphology and behavior. The species has been documented in eastern United States including Georgia, Mississippi, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
Pilophorus piceicola
Pilophorus piceicola is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1926. It is native to North America, with records from the northeastern United States including New York and West Virginia. Like other members of the genus Pilophorus, it exhibits ant-mimicking morphology. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature beyond taxonomic descriptions and basic distribution records.
Pilophorus strobicola
Pilophorus strobicola is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1926. It is known from the eastern United States, with records from New York and West Virginia. Like other members of the genus Pilophorus, it is ant-mimicking in appearance. The specific epithet 'strobicola' suggests an association with conifer cones, though this has not been explicitly confirmed in available sources.
Pilophorus tibialis
Pilophorus tibialis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1918. It belongs to the genus Pilophorus, which is noted for ant-mimicking species that exhibit morphological and behavioral adaptations resembling ants. The species has been documented in western North America and Mexico.
Pilophorus walshii
Pilophorus walshii is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1887. The species is known from eastern North America, with records from Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. It has been documented feeding on Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) foliage. The species has been the subject of life history studies combining field observations with laboratory rearing.
Pinalitus approximatus
Pinalitus approximatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, originally described as Deraeocoris approximatus by Stål in 1858. It occurs in North America, with documented records from Alaska, Newfoundland, and West Virginia. As a member of the plant bug family, it likely feeds on plant sap, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Pinalitus rubrotinctus
Pinalitus rubrotinctus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. It belongs to a genus of mirid bugs associated with coniferous vegetation. The species is known from the southwestern United States.
Plagiognathus arbustorum
Common Nettle Flower Bug
Plagiognathus arbustorum is a small plant bug in the family Miridae, commonly known as the Common Nettle Flower Bug. It is a widespread species found across the Nearctic and Palearctic realms, including most of Europe, Siberia, Central Asia, and parts of North America. Adults are active from July to October and are polyphagous, feeding primarily on herbaceous plants across multiple families.
Plagiognathus blatchleyi
Blatchley's mirid
Plagiognathus blatchleyi, commonly known as Blatchley's mirid, is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It belongs to the large genus Plagiognathus, which contains numerous mirid species primarily associated with vegetation. The species was described by Reuter in 1912. It is recorded from the eastern United States.
Plagiognathus brevirostris
Plagiognathus brevirostris is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1923. It belongs to the diverse genus Plagiognathus, which contains numerous small mirid species associated with vegetation. The species is recorded from northeastern North America.
Plagiognathus brunneus
Plagiognathus brunneus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, order Hemiptera. It was originally described as Lygus brunneus by Provancher in 1872 and later transferred to the genus Plagiognathus. The species is known from North America, with records from Quebec, Colorado, and Wyoming.
Plagiognathus chrysanthemi
trefoil plant bug
Plagiognathus chrysanthemi, commonly known as the trefoil plant bug, is a small mirid bug native to the Palearctic region that has become established in North America as an adventive species. It is highly polyphagous, feeding on herbaceous plants across multiple families, with documented damage to agricultural crops including birdsfoot trefoil. The species has been identified as a pest of forage legumes in Ontario, Canada.
Plagiognathus fuscosus
Plagiognathus fuscosus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Provancher in 1872. It belongs to a large genus of mirid bugs commonly associated with vegetation. The species has been documented across northeastern and temperate regions of North America.
Plagiognathus longipennis
Plagiognathus longipennis is a plant bug species in the family Miridae. It is found at higher elevations of western North America. The species measures 5 to 6 millimeters in length with a long, slender body form.
Plagiognathus longirostris
Plagiognathus longirostris is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It was described by Knight in 1923. The species is known from North America, with records from the northeastern United States and parts of Canada.
Plagiognathus modestus
Plagiognathus modestus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1912. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada and multiple U.S. states including Georgia, Nebraska, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to the diverse assemblage of mirid plant bugs that inhabit various terrestrial environments.
Plagiognathus morrisoni
Plagiognathus morrisoni is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1923 under the basionym Psallus morrisoni. The species is distributed across northeastern North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces and several U.S. states. As a member of the diverse genus Plagiognathus, it belongs to one of the largest genera within the Miridae, though specific biological details for this particular species remain limited in available literature.