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Tytthus? - Microtechnites bractatus
Copyright © 2015 John Schneider

Tytthus? - Microtechnites bractatus
Bering Ditch, Harris County, Texas, USA
June 28, 2014
Size: 2 mm
I think it's Tytthus or something near, but confirmation and species ID, if possible, would be welcome.

Lots of dark, 2-mm mirids with dark hind femora were on morning glory and other plants in this disturbed area. This is the one I caught.

[edit: very good match for male Microtechnites bractatus, but waiting for confirmation]
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Contributed by John Schneider on 28 June, 2015 - 9:24pm
Last updated 24 June, 2016 - 1:01pm

Moved
Moved from Plant Bugs.
… v belov, 24 June, 2016 - 1:01pm login or register to post comments

Reminds me of a male Garden Fleahopper


If confirmed (please wait for an expert determination) it would be BG's first specimen from Texas.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 28 June, 2015 - 9:35pm login or register to post comments

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