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Dicyphus hesperus

Dicyphus hesperus

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Miridae

Dicyphus hesperus is a species of true bug in the family Miridae. It is a generalist predator of other insects and also feeds on plant tissues. It is native to North America and has been used there in biological control of agricultural pests, especially whitefly on tomatoes.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog