Geocoris discopterus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hemiptera |
Suborder: | Heteroptera |
Family: | Geocoridae |
Genus: | Geocoris |
Species: | G. discopterus |
Binomial name | |
Geocoris discopterus Stal, 1874 | |
Geocoris discopterus is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae. It is found in North America. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Hemiptera is an order of insects, commonly called true bugs, comprising over 80,000 species within groups such as the cicadas, aphids, planthoppers, leafhoppers, assassin bugs, bed bugs, and shield bugs. They range in size from 1 mm (0.04 in) to around 15 cm (6 in), and share a common arrangement of piercing-sucking mouthparts. The name "true bugs" is often limited to the suborder Heteroptera.
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