Blepharidopterus chlorionis
Appearance
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).