Blepharidopterus chlorionis
| Honeylocust Plant Bug | |
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| Species: | B. chlorionis
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| Blepharidopterus chlorionis Say, 1832
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Diaphnocoris chlorionis Say, 1832 | |
Blepharidopterus chlorionis, known commonly as the honeylocust plant bug and under the synonym Diaphnocoris chlorionis, is a hemipteran in the family Miridae. They are a major pest of the honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos),[1] a deciduous tree native to central North America.
References[]
- ^ Hoover, Greg (April 2007). "Honeylocust Plant Bug". Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.
External links[]
- "Blepharidopterus chlorionis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- "Blepharidopterus chlorionis" at the Encyclopedia of Life
- "Blepharidopterus chlorionis". National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
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Categories:
- Agricultural pest insects
- Hemiptera of North America
- Insects described in 1832
- Orthotylini
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