Parthenicus oreades
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| Parthenicus oreades | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Heteroptera |
| Family: | Miridae |
| Tribe: | Orthotylini |
| Genus: | Parthenicus |
| Species: | P. oreades |
| Binomial name | |
| Parthenicus oreades Knight, 1925 | |
Parthenicus oreades is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3] . Described by H.H. Knight in 1925, these bugs are known for having conspicuous red flecks on the clavus and corium, along with golden, scale-like hairs. They are relatively small insects, with males measuring approximately 3.7 mm and females 3.3 mm.