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mirid

DEFINITIONS OF: mirid

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n a variety of leaf bug

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
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