Plant Bug - Malacocoris chlorizans

Well, well...

I found that Dr. Schwartz identified

as Malacocoris chlorizans that is native in Old World. That guy is very similar to this one, and I believe this guy is the same species. I'm sorry for the misidentification.

Moved from Reuteria platani.

… WonGun Kim, 4 November, 2010 - 11:48pm

It looks like R. platani

The black mark on A1 is long at outer side while short at inner side, thereby forming a J-shape. So, I believe it's R. platini. But, the problem is the distribution. PBI and Henry (1) does not show the records in western states.

Thanks for the addition!

Moved from Plant Bugs.

… WonGun Kim, 3 August, 2009 - 10:48pm

sycamores

Sounds like if I see another one, I'll have to capture it and send it to you.

I have a feeling that the distribution doesn't show in the western states due to its host. The other material you put up mentions American Sycamore or Buttonwood trees. Do you know if that's the *only* host? Sycamores aren't usually found out here. We live in a wetland area, and what I read on Sycamores says that they prefer a wetland or riparian environment...

I'll have to see if we have some sycamores near my yard and if I can find any more of this bug! :)

… Kevin Hall, 4 August, 2009 - 9:50am

Thanks, Kevin.

But, I'm only an amateur determining the ID based only on the known materials. So, I have no idea about what you asked and I can't be 100% sure even though you send me actual specimens. The only thing I wish you to do next time is to take detailed images of antennae at various angles and a straight upright image of dorsum. Thanks, again!

… WonGun Kim, 4 August, 2009 - 3:57pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… WonGun Kim, 3 August, 2009 - 2:27pm

It looks like Reuteria sp.

But, not sure since I couldn't find a matching species in the description and the distribution. The other side views of antennae and hind femora may be helpful for ID.

… WonGun Kim, 3 August, 2009 - 2:26pm

additional shots

I added a couple of antennae shots. They're not great, but I think they let you see how long the segments are. I also added the most lateral shot I was able to get. I didn't get any shots that show the other side of the hind femora. :(

… Kevin Hall, 3 August, 2009 - 5:02pm

mirid, yes

… v belov, 3 August, 2009 - 10:10am