Submitted to: Russian Entomology Journal Publication Type: Peer
Reviewed Journal Publication Acceptance Date: March 30, 2006
Publication Date: September 15, 2006 Citation: Henry, T.J. 2006.
Izyacapsus (Heteroptera: Miridae: Orthotylinae), a new
ceratocapsine plant bug genus, established to accommodate two
new species from Mexico. Russian Entomology Journal. 15:163-170.
Interpretive Summary: Plant bugs represent the largest and most
economically important family of true bugs. Species, such as
lygus bugs and the cotton fleahopper, are important pests
causing millions of dollars in losses annually to agricultural
crops. Many plant bugs are poorly known and difficult to
identify. This paper provides information on two species new to
science from Mexico that possess unique morphological characters
important for better understanding relationships within a larger
group of bugs also found in the United States. Each species is
illustrated, hosts and distributions are presented, and an
identification key is provided to