mirid

Synonyms:

capsid, mirid bug

Types:

Poecilocapsus lineatus, four-lined leaf bug, four-lined plant bug

yellow or orange leaf bug with four black stripes down the back; widespread in central and eastern North America

lygus bug

vector of viral plant diseases

Lygus lineolaris, tarnished plant bug

widespread plant and fruit pest

Type of:

leaf bug, plant bug

small bright-colored insect that feeds on plant juices