Blepharidopterus chlorionis

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.

Honeylocust Plant Bug
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B. chlorionis
Binomial name
Blepharidopterus chlorionis
Say, 1832
Synonyms

Diaphnocoris chlorionis Say, 1832

References

  1. Hoover, Greg (April 2007). "Honeylocust Plant Bug". Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.


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