Explanation of Names
Ceratocapsus nigellus Knight, 1923
nigellus (L). 'black, dark'
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Identification
Recognized among species of Ceratocapsus lutescens group by:
1) Clavus and middle of corium clothed with silky or tomentose pubescence intermixed with simple, erect, semierect or pilose setae;
2) Dorsum with only shorter, more recumbent setae; and
3) Length 4.5 mm or more, general color fuscous to black,
head often paler with a reddish tinge, antennae dark reddish brown to fuscous.
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Det. T. Henry, 2015
"Resembles dark forms of
modestus but readily distinguished by the type of pubescence;
scutellum, and basal half of hemelytra bearing closely appressed, sericeous or scale-like pubescence."
(3)Print References
Knight, H.H. (1923) Guide to the insects of Connecticut. Part IV. The Hemiptera or sucking insects of Connecticut-Family Miridae (Capsidae). State of Connecticut Geological and Natural History Survey, Bulletin no.34, pp. 422-658.
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WonGun Kim on 2 August, 2009 - 4:07pm
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