Neocyrtopeltocoris froeschneri, Wyniger & Schuh & Henry, 2023

Wyniger, Denise, Schuh, Randall T. & Henry, Thomas J., 2023, Revision of the North American Hallodapini (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae: Phylinae), American Museum Novitates 2023 (3994), pp. 1-48 : 38

Neocyrtopeltocoris froeschneri , new species

Figures 7 , 8 , table 1

DIAGNOSIS: In addition to the characters summarized in the generic diagnosis, recognized by the castaneous or dark reddish-brown coloration, including appendages (fig. 7) and the relatively small size. Most easily confused with Neocyrtopeltocoris triangularis in body form and color pattern, but that species larger, with an overall orange coloration and a white spot at the apex of the claval commissure (fig. 7), and with a nonoverlapping distribution (fig. 9). Also potentially confused with Cyrtopeltocoris spp. , but members of that genus always with hemelytral fascia more or less parallel sided.

DESCRIPTION: Male: Total length 2.97. Coloration (fig. 7): Castaneous or dark reddish brown, including appendages. Surface and vestiture (fig. 7): Dorsum with long erect simple setae; antennae and legs with short, recumbent or appressed simple setae. Structure (fig. 7): As in generic description. genitalia: Not examined.

Female: Unknown.

ETYMOLOGY: This species is named after the well-known late heteropterist and collector of the holotype, Richard C. Froeschner, for his numerous contributions to heteropterology.

DISTRIBUTION (fig. 9): Known only from the type locality.

DISCUSSION: This species is known only from the holotype. Its overall morphology is similar to that of N. triangularis , but the smaller size and castaneous coloration are distinctive.

HOLOTYPE male: USA: Missouri: Holt Co.: Mound City, 40.12979 ° N 95.23482 ° W, 268 m, 08 Jun 1950, R.C. Froeschner, Baccharis sp. (Asteraceae) , 1♂ ( AMNH _PBI 00411088) ( USNM).

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FIG. 7. Dorsal habitus and lateral view images of Neocyrtopeltocoris spp., N. froeschneri, N. triangularis.

FIG. 8. Male genitalia of Neocyrtopeltocoris triangularis.