Slaterocoris ambrosiae
Creators: name: Schwartz, Michael D.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2011
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hemiptera
Miridae
Slaterocoris
Slaterocoris ambrosiae

description: Slaterocoris ambrosiae (Knight)   Figures 12, 14–16; plate 1; map 2  
 Strongylocoris ambrosiae Knight, 1938: 5, fig. 2 (orig. desc.); Kelton, 1968: 1134: fig. 22 (disc.); Knight, 1970: 249, fig. 29 (disc.); Henry and Wheeler, 1988: 448 (catalog); Schuh, 1995: 196 (catalog).   
 Slaterocoris ovatus Knight, 1970: 247 (orig. desc.); Henry and Wheeler, 1988: 450 (catalog); Schuh, 1995: 198 (catalog). NEW SYNONYMY.   
 Slaterocoris arizonensis Knight, 1970: 248, fig. 30 (orig. desc.); Henry and Wheeler, 1988: 448 (catalog); Schuh, 1995: 197 (catalog). NEW SYNONYMY.   
 Slaterocoris bispinosus Knight, 1970: 249, fig. 25 (orig. desc.); Schuh, 1995: 197 (catalog). NEW SYNONYMY.   
 Slaterocoris severini Knight, 1970: 250, fig. 28 (orig. desc.); Henry and Wheeler, 1988: 451 (catalog); Schuh, 1995: 199 (catalog). NEW SYNONYMY.   
 DIAGNOSIS: Distinguished from other Slaterocoris species by the conspicuous pale apex of the femur, the relatively pale tibia (fig. 12), the dense, suberect, brown simple setae (fig. 14C), and the male genitalia, especially the unique subapical tubercle of the left paramere (fig. 16C, D) and the basal spur on the base of the endosomal spicule (fig. 16A).   
 REDESCRIPTION: Male: Moderately small, elongate; length 3.20–5.10, width 1.45–2.20 (pl. 1). COLORATION: Black, including antenna, coxa, femur, and tarsomeres; apex of femur narrowly, and hind tibia, pale (fig. 12); sometimes tibia black in Puebla (Mexico) specimens. VESTITURE: Dense, moderately long, suberect brown simple setae (fig. 14C). STRUCTURE: Hemelytral length variable, costal margin sublinear; frons smooth (fig. 14A, B); mesothoracic spiracle and metathoracic scent-efferent system as in figure 14D. GENITALIA: Pygophore: Tergal process short, bifurcate with right side point directed toward midline (fig. 14E). Phallotheca: Left lateral surface slightly compressed (fig. 16B). Endosomal spicule: Ventral lobe of uniform thickness throughout apical region with weak marginal serration; dorsal lobe bifurcate with narrow, smooth rami (fig. 16A), sometimes rami sparsely serrate; base with spur (fig. 16A, arrow). Right paramere: Small; apical region with variable number of ventral spines; medial region with prominent pointed or serrate spine; basal lobe prominent, pointed or serrate (fig. 15A–J); sometimes strongly produced (fig. 15C). Left paramere: Distal portion shorter than basal portion; distally with prominent subapical process (fig. 16C, D).   
 Female: Moderately small, obovate; Length 3.30–4.20, width 1.70–2.09 (pl. 1). STRUCTURE: Costal margin strongly convex. GENITALIA: First gonapophyses: Left overlapping right, in ventral view; left greater than right at overlap; right lateral surface small. Left first gonapophyses: Dorsal surface concave, apex wide. Vestibulum, anteroventral margin of anterior wall: Sclerotized medially and sclerotized to lateral margins of bursa copulatrix. Ventral labiate plate: Strongly produced moderately, base wide, triangular. Second gonapophyses: Anterior medial surface strongly convex. Interramal sclerite: Dorsomedial region flat, not produced anteriorly; posteromedial portion with tumid process abutting ovipositor bulb; lateral ventromedial regions overlapping ventromedial plate. Interramal lobe: Dorsal or basal insertion with membranous attachment; dorsomedial margin not produced as lobe; ventral projection long with concave anterior surface.   
 HOSTS: Records indicate that the predominant breeding hosts are species of the widespread and common genus Ambrosia (Asteraceae). In the southwestern portion of the range (Arizona and California), the hosts are A. confertiflora, A. dumosa, A. eriocentra, and A. psilostachya. Annual ragweed, A. artemisiifolia, is the only species known from the eastern portion of the range of S. ambrosiae. A very few specimens were taken from other Asteraceae: Chrysothamnus sp., Encelia farinosa, E. frutescens, Gurierrezia sp., Hymenoclea salsola, Iva axillaris, and Parthenium sp. Single specimens were found on non-Asteraceae listed in the ‘‘Specimens Examined’’ below; these are considered to be sitting records.   
 DISTRIBUTION: Widely distributed in North America, from extreme southwestern Ontario, Canada, and adjacent Michigan, west across the midwestern United States from South Dakota to Iowa, and south to Texas and California. In Mexico, S. ambrosiae is known from the eastern portion of the Central Plateau in Durango, south across the Sierra Madre Oriental of Nuevo Leon, and reaching its southern limit in the Sierra Transvolcanica from Jalisco to northern Puebla (map 2). The ruderal ecology of the hosts of S. ambrosiae certainly account for its wide habitat range in forest, grassland, and desert environs.   
COLLECTION SUMMARY: 601 specimens from 167 collection events with earliest (March) and latest (December) records from Texas. The bulk of the collection events from the southern U.S. (Texas west to California) occur in April and May, with June to August dates predominating as the season progresses farther north. Collection dates from Mexico extend from July to September, with the latest (November) from Nuevo Leon.  
 DISCUSSION: The subapical tubercle of the left paramere and the prominent spur on the left side base of the ventral lobe of the endosomal spicule are unique to S. ambrosiae; however, there is no question concerning the correct generic placement of this species, as all the diagnostic characters of Slaterocoris are present. Based on the cladistic analysis, S. ambrosiae was not placed in a species group, but as the sister to a large number of species (figs. 1A–D, 2). Two characters support this arrangement: dense dorsal vestiture (10-2) and long ventral projection of the interramal lobe (69-2).   
 Knight (1938) described S. ambrosiae based on numerous males and females from Kansas, South Dakota, and Texas. Kelton (1968) and Knight (1970) distinguished it by the small body size, black antennae with short segment II, relatively long, brownish black vestiture, smooth frons, and right paramere of the male. All of these characteristics are variable throughout the range of S. ambrosiae. In males, the body length ranges from 3.20 to 5.10, antennal segment II length 0.70–1.20, ratio of the length of segment II to head width 0.83–1.31, and the structure of the right paramere is variable in the apical, medial, and basal spinose regions (cf. fig. 15A–J).   
 Based on a limited number of specimens, Knight (1970) described four nominal species, distinguished by setal color and a short antennal segment II: S. arizonensis (8 holotype + 18, 1♀ paratypes —AZ, NM, ZA), bispinosus (8 holotype + 5♀ paratypes —SL), ovatus (♀ holotype, 1♀ paratype —CA, TX), and severini (8 holotype — SD). Each typifies an extreme condition in one or more of the variable ‘‘diagnostic’’ features. Knight (1970) separated his nominal species and S. ambrosiae based on vestiture color (dark black or brown vs. pale golden or silvery) and density (dense vs. sparse), ratio of length antennal segment II and head width, and right paramere structure (basal spine bifurcate or not).   
 Only two structures of the male genitalia, the bifurcate apex of the left paramere (fig. 16C, D) and the prominent spur on left basal shoulder of the endosomal spicule (fig. 16A), are invariant in all specimens (the condition in ovatus is inferred from examination of external features). Additionally, the dorsal vestiture is relatively dense, long, suberect, and brown to black, the tibiae are yellow, the hemelytral membrane length is sexually dimorphic in some populations, and all known breeding hosts are species of Ambrosia. Because I cannot find constant differences in size, ratio, or genitalic structure to support the four nominal Knight (1970) species, and all fit within the variation established for these characters based on examination of specimens from throughout the range, I am treating all of them as junior synonyms of S. ambrosiae.   
 Among specimens of S. ambrosiae in the CNC, some from Durango, Mexico, have Kelton’s manuscript name ‘‘ durangoensis ’’affixed. A male from this collection event has an apparently aberrant prominent basal lobe of the right paramere (fig. 15C); others from the same population are typical of the species as in figure 15A, D. Some males with long hemelytra from San Miguel Texmelucan, Puebla, have dusky brown to black tibia, others from the same collection event have typically pale tibiae and are otherwise identical to other S. ambrosiae. The extremes of variation in right paramere morphology of S. ambrosiae are documented in figure 15A–J. In the apical region there appears to be a tendency for the ventral and medial spines of the right paramere to be smaller than the dorsal spine, and the ventral and medial spines are situated closer together and slightly removed from the dorsal spine.   
 HOLOTYPES: MEXICO: San Luis Potosi: 10 mi S of Rio Verde [1.529526 N 99.037176 W], 28 Jul 1970, Murray, Phelps, Hart, Schaffner, 18 (AMNH_PBI 00122240) (USNM) (S. bispinosus: junior synonym).  USA: Arizona: Pinal Co.:  Superior [33.293896 N 111.095566 W, 732 m], 16 Apr 1928, A.A. Nichol, 18 (AMNH_PBI 00133386) (USNM) (S. arizonensis: junior synonym).  California: San Bernardino Co.:  Barstow [34.898596 N 117.022816 W], 21 May 1938, J. Standish, 1♀ (AMNH_PBI 00122258) (USNM) (S. ovatus: junior synonym).  South Dakota: Hanson Co.:  Emery [43.601676 N 97.622226 W], 24 Aug 1927, H.H. Knight, 18 (AMNH_PBI 00134025) (USNM) (S. ambrosiae: senior synonym). Lincoln Co.: Newton Hills [Canton, 43.224436 N 96.580046 W], 24 Jun 1935, H.C. Severin, 18 (AMNH_PBI 00122265) (USNM) (S. severini: junior synonym).   
 OTHER SPECIMENS EXAMINED: CANADA: Ontario: Harrow, 42.033336 N 82.916666 W, 10 Aug 1997, P. Livingston, 18 (00329759) (DEBU); 14 Jul 1998, C. Teissen, (Fabaceae), 18 (00111336) (CNC). MEXICO: Coahuila: Cerrito, 20 mi SE of Saltillo, 25.211046 N 100.772536 W, 18 Jul 1963, H. and A. Howden, 18 (00111341), 1♀ (00111371) (CNC). Durango: 6 mi E of Durango, 24.83336 N 104.737286 W, 1981 m, 24 Jul 1964, L.A. Kelton, Ambrosia sp., 108 (00111338, 00111340, 00111437– 00111444), 17♀ (00111445–00111461) (CNC), Ambrosia sp., 18 (00118605), 1♀ (00118606) (TAMU). 20 mi W of Durango, 24.832996 N 105.15356 W, 2195 m, 23 Jul 1964, L.A. Kelton, 58 (00111343, 00111363–00111366), 2♀ (00111367–00111368) (CNC). Navios, 26 mi E of El Salto, 23.782786 N 104.953816 W, 2438 m, 02 Aug 1964, L.A. Kelton, Ambrosia sp., 18 (00121652), 1♀ (00121653) (UCB). Guanajuato: 10 mi S of San Luis de la Paz, 22.068226 N 99.199166 W, 02 Sep 1962, W.F. Chamberlain, 28 (00118599–00118600), 1♀ (00118601), 18 (00118409) (TAMU). Leon, 21.11676 N 101.66676 W, 16 Aug 1953, C. and P. Vaurie, 1♀ (00108162) (AMNH). Ojo de Agua, 20.656 N 100.583336 W, 06 Sep 1969, L.A. Kelton, 358 (00111344, 00111351, 00111408, 00111641–00111672), 18♀ (00111623– 00111640) (CNC). San Luis de la Paz, 21.30006 N 100.516666 W, 06 Sep 1969, L.A. Kelton, 18 (00111345), 3♀ (00111619– 00111621) (CNC). Hidalgo: 15 mi S of Tulancingo, 19.865276 N 98.366666 W, 2591 m, 26 Aug 1962, Naumann and Roberts, 18 (00117798) (KU). Jalisco: Encarnación de Diaz, 21.51676 N 102.23336 W, 28 Jul 1951, P.D. Hurd, 18 (00119284) (UCB). Mexico: Guadalupe Hidalgo, 18.96676 N 98.81256 W, 01 Jul 1932, unknown, 18 (00119283) (UCB). Jilotepec, 19.952776 N 99.534726 W, 02 Sep 1969, L.A. Kelton, 2♀ (00111599–00111600) (CNC). Nuevo Leon: 4 mi W of El Cercado, 25.399986 N 100.230996 W, 06 Jun 1951, P.D. Hurd, 28 (00119276, 00119285) (UCB). 8 mi S of La Escondida, 26.133796 N 99.756 W, 24 Jul 1976, Peigler, Gruetzmacher, R. and M. Murray, Schaffner, 68 (00118187, 00118516– 00118519, 00118596), 15♀ (00118537– 00118551) (TAMU). 12.4 mi NE of Doctor Arroyo, 23.794016 N 100.044226 W, 08 Jul 1986, Kovarik and Schaffner, 28 (00118411, 00118598), 18 (00245370) (TAMU). 15 mi W of Linares, 24.857586 N 99.807956 W, 01 Jul 1973 – 02 Jul 1973, Mastro and Schaffner, 18 (00118470) (TAMU). Monterrey, 25.666666 N 100.316666 W, 22 Nov 1932, L.D. Tuthill, 28 (00117839–00117840) (KU). Santa Ana, 24.241666 N 99.743056 W, 08 Sep 1969, L.A. Kelton, 38 (00111591–00111593), 5♀ (00111594–00111598) (CNC). Puebla: San Martin Texmelucan, 19.283336 N 98.433336 W, 2237 m, 27 Aug 1969, L.A. Kelton, 78 (00111339, 00111602–00111607), 11♀ (00111608–00111618) (CNC). Queretaro: 20 mi N of Queretaro, 20.890726 N 100.383336 W, 31 Aug 1958, H.F. Howden, 28 (00111369–00111370) (CNC). 41 mi N of Queretaro, 21.296346 N 98.747556 W, 2118 m, 03 Sep 1963, Scullen and Bollinger, 18 (00118073) (ORSU). San Juan del Rio, 20.383336 N 99.983336 W, 03 Sep 1969, L.A. Kelton, Parthenium sp., 1♀ (00111622) (CNC). San Luis Potosi: 10 mi S of Rio Verde, 21.529526 N 99.037176 W, 28 Jul 1970, Murray, Phelps, Hart, Schaffner, paratype of junior synonym (S. bispinosus), 1♀ (00113582) (CNC), paratype of junior synonym (S. bispinosus), 1♀ (00122241) (USNM). 22.3 mi N of San Luis de la Paz, 22.474096 N 100.983336 W, 25 Jul 1976, Peigler, Gruetzmacher, R. and M. Murray, Schaffner, 68 (00118188, 00118520–00118524), 3♀ (00118525–00118527) (TAMU). Hwy 57, 8 mi SW of Villa Hidalgo, 22.379066 N 100.780866 W, 1829 m, 10 Sep 1982, C.W. and L. O’Brien and G. Wibmer, 1♀ (00070076) (USNM). Santa Maria del Rio, 21.80006 N 100.756 W, 06 Sep 1969, L.A. Kelton, Ambrosia sp., 18 (00111342) (CNC). Villa Hidalgo, 22.456 N 100.70006 W, 07 Sep 1969, L.A. Kelton, Ambrosia sp., 68 (00111350, 00111673–00111677), 11♀ (00111409, 00111678–00111687) (CNC). Approx. 25 mi NE of San Luis Potosi, 22.327216 N 100.812986 W, 1853 m, 09 Sep 1972, G.F. and J.F. Hevel, 18 (00070074) (USNM). Zacatecas: 9 mi S of Fresnillo, 23.053226 N 102.80006 W, 20 Aug 1956, J.W. MacSwain, 1♀ (00119287) (UCB). 13 mi SW of Concepcion del Oro, 24.445196 N 101.378236 W, 1873 m, 09 Jul 1983, Kovarik, Harrison, and Schaffner, 18 (00118597) (TAMU). 14 mi N of Luis Moya, 22.626266 N 102.289616 W, 1963 m, 26 Jul 1959, R.B. Selander and J.C. Schaffner, paratype of junior synonym (S. bispinosus), 1♀ (00134034) (USNM). 30 mi SW of Concepcion del Oro, 20.943326 N 103.51176 W, 09 Jul 1983, Kovarik, Harrison, and Schaffner, 28 (00118186, 00118515) (TAMU). Guadalupe, 22.733336 N 102.533336 W, 06 Jul 1969, L.A. Kelton, 18 (00111346), 1♀ (00111601) (CNC).  USA: Arizona: Coconino Co.:  Flagstaff, 35.198066 N 111.650566 W, 2134 m, 20 Sep 1997, C.L. and S.L. Staines, 5♀ (00242857, 00242884–00242887) (NCSU). Flagstaff, Coconino National Forest, 35.994446 N 112.19756 W, 16 Aug 1967, L.A. Kelton, Ambrosia sp., 78 (00111348, 00111518–00111523), 14♀ (00111524– 00111537) (CNC). Gila Co.: 15 mi N of Globe on Ariz. 88, 33.605326 N 111.005316 W, 914 m, 28 Apr 1981, D.A. and J.T. Polhemus, 28 (00116781–00116782) (JTP). Maricopa Co.: 10 mi S of Sunflower, 33.71966 N 111.466946 W, 18 Apr 1982, D.A. and J.T. Polhemus, 18 (00116777), 3♀ (00116778– 00116780) (JTP). Four Peaks Road, mile 1, 33.716536 N 111.264676 W, 25 Apr 1983, J.T. Polhemus, 28 (00116769–00116770), 2♀ (00116771–00116772) (JTP). Reavis Ranch Trail, 33.491116 N 111.154726 W, 1097 m, 19 Apr 1982, D.A. and J.T. Polhemus, 38 (00116783–00116785) (JTP). Pima Co.: Santa Rita Mountains, 11.5 mi NW of Sonoita, 31.786666 N 110.743886 W, 1573 m, 24 Aug 2000, J.C. Schaffner, 28 (00244360– 00244361) (TAMU). Pinal Co.: Superior, 33.293896 N 111.095566 W, 732 m, 16 Apr 1928, A.A. Nichol, 18 (00134602) (USNM). Santa Cruz Co.: Audubon Research Ranch, SE of Elgin, Post Canyon, 31.580756 N 110.525336 W, 1472 m, 25 Aug 2007, A.G. Wheeler, Jr., Ambrosia psilostachya, 18 (00134419), 1♀ (00134420) (USNM). Audubon Research Station, Elgin, 31.659816 N 110.525356 W, 1435 m, 14 May 2004, A.G. Wheeler, Jr., Ambrosia sp., 68 (00122143– 00122148), 4♀ (00122139–00122142) (USNM). Yavapai Co.: Congress Junction, 34.162786 N 112.844176 W, 29 Apr 1981, D.A. and J.T. Polhemus, 48 (00116713, 00116773– 00116775), 1♀ (00116776) (JTP).  California: Kern Co.:  2 km W of Randsburg on Red Rock Randsburg Rd, near booster 3, 35.376386 N 117.665456 W, 930 m, 18 May 2000, M.D. Schwartz, Chrysothamnus sp., 2♀ (00108173–00108174) (AMNH). E of Caliente on Caliente Creek Rd, Twin Oaks, 35.307026 N 118.42336 W, 836 m, 22 May 2004, Schuh, Cassis, Schwartz, Weirauch, Wyniger, Forero, Iva axillaris, det. A. Saunders UCR 140614 [PBI_CAL04-H124], 1♀ (00091703) (AM), 1♀ (00137264) (AMNH). Red Rock Canyon, 35.3256 N 117.949726 W, 18 May 1937, E.P. Van Duzee, 18 (00121657) (CAS). Los Angeles Co.: E of Pearblossom, N of Hwy 138, T5N R9W S25, 34.49856 N 117.72096 W, 1040 m, 02 May 1995, Katryn Schiro, 1♀ (00119837) (UCR). Piute Butte, Mojave Desert, 34.657486 N 117.85066 W, 12 May 1944, A.L. Melander, 18 (00119831) (UCR). Riverside Co.: Chuckawalla Bench, 33.615026 N 115.337756 W, 16 Apr 1994, G.R. Ballmer, Ambrosia dumosa, 28 (00119804, 00119826), 3♀ (00119827– 00119829) (UCR). Chuckawalla Bench, Bob’s Cabin, 33.607226 N 115.641946 W, 21 Apr 2002, G.R. Ballmer, Ambrosia dumosa, 18 (00119817 [cat UCRC ENT 59030]), 2♀ (00119818 [cat UCRC ENT 59032], 00119819 [cat UCRC ENT 59033]) (UCR). Happy Valley, T4S R7E S2, 33.83636 N 116.23196 W, 10 Apr 1979, C.W. Melton, 1♀ (00119836) (UCR). Mariobra Valley, Chiriaco Summit, T6S R12E S22, 33.660836 N 115.720566 W, 11 Apr 1995, Katryn Schiro, 18 (00119830) (UCR). San Bernardino Co.: 12.5 mi SE of Ivanpah, Ivanpah Road, 35.212776 N 115.153326 W, 25 May 1977, J.D. Pinto, Ambrosia eriocentra, 2♀ (00119834–00119835) (UCR). 14.1 mi S of Red Mountain on Rt 395, 35.151976 N 117.58516 W, 770 m, 18 May 2000, M.D. Schwartz, Sphaeralcea emoryi Torr. (Malvaceae), det. Lauren Raz voucher-NYBG, 1♀ (00108172) (AMNH). Barstow, 34.898596 N 117.022816 W, 21 May 1938, J. Standish, 1♀ (00164928) (USNM). Cedar Canyon, T13N R15E S31, 35.16286 N 115.44326 W, 25 May 1971, R.D. Goeden and D.W. Ricker, Ambrosia eriocentra AE-71-18D, 18 (00119833) (UCR). Essex, T7N R17E S22, 34.73366 N 115.2456 W, 05 Apr 1988, R.D. Goeden and D.W. Ricker, Encelia frutescens EFR-88-&M, 18 (00119809) (UCR). Goffs Butte, T9N R19E S7, 34.880836 N 115.067786 W, 06 Apr 1988, R.D. Goeden and D.W. Ricker, Encelia farinosa EF-88-33D, 1♀ (00119808) Encelia farinosa EF-88-33E, 28 (00119806–00119807) (UCR). Green Valley, San Bernardino Mountains, 34.240846 N 117.07726 W, 28 May 1980, A. Mayor, 18 (00119832) (UCR). Kramer Hills, T9N R6W S26, 34.994446 N 117.5856 W, 19 May 1982, R.D. Goeden and D.W. Ricker, Hymenoclea salsola HS-82-27L, 18 (00119805) (UCR). Pinto Basin, Joshua Tree National Monument, 33.92476 N 115.66836 W, 670 m, 19 Apr 1995, J. Freillch, Ambrosia sp., 28 (00119822, 00119823), 1♀ (00119825) (UCR). San Diego Co.: AnzaBorrego Desert State Park, Grapevine Canyon, milepost 74 on county Rt 52, 33.228896 N 116.260286 W, 22 Apr 1980, Russell and Schwartz, Ambrosia dumosa, 18 (00111361), 2♀ (00111362, 00111399) (CNC). Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Stag Cove, 0.2 mi W of milepost 78 on Co. Rt S2, 33.095836 N 116.465136 W, 22 Apr 1980, M.D. Schwartz, Ambrosia dumosa, 58 (00111352, 00111354– 00111357), 3♀ (00111358–00111360) (CNC). McClain Valley, T14S R6E S11, 32.848666 N 116.82696 W, 510 m, 19 Apr 1994, M. Cooperband, 18 (00119813), 2♀ (00119814– 00119815) (UCR). Vallecito Valley, Hwy S-2, T14S R6E S11, 32.97066 N 116.347796 W, 480 m, 07 Apr 1992, R. Mandala, 18 (00119820), 1♀ (00119821) (UCR). Unknown co.: unknown, 10 May 1941, Timberlake, Ambrosia dumosa, 1♀ (00119838) (UCR).  Colorado: Elbert Co.:  3 mi E of Kiowa, 39.347226 N 104.40786 W, 1981 m, 16 Jul 1983, R.T. Schuh, D.A. and J.T. Polhemus, 18 (00108160) (AMNH). Las Animas Co.: NE of Trinchera, 37.042246 N 104.04746 W, 18 Sep 1979, J.T. Polhemus, Gutierrezia sp., 18 (00116786) (JTP). Unknown co.: Colo. 2234, CCC, unknown, 1♀ (00133427) (USNM).  Idaho: Bingham Co.:  15 mi E of Fort Hall, 43.04236 N 112.22446 W, 1359 m, 22 Jun 1955, H.W. Smith, 1♀ (00122335) (UID).  Iowa: Benton Co.:  unknown [County # 6], 42.145276 N 92.144636 W, 21 Jun 1932, Moore, 1♀ (00118568) (TAMU). Cass Co.: unknown [County # 15], 41.29996 N 94.93356 W, 14 Jul 1933, Bill, 1♀ (00118567) (TAMU); 14 Jul 1933, V.R.S., 1♀ (00118566) (TAMU). Cherokee Co.: Larrabee, 42.863486 N 95.543726W, 415 m, 14 Sep 1927, H.G. Johnston, 1♀ (00134605) (USNM). Clay Co.: Peterson, 42.918066 N 95.343616 W, 13 Jun 1981, D.A. Polhemus, 18 (00116712) (JTP). Palo Alto Co.: 5 mi NW of Ruthven, 43.137716 N 94.952896 W, 16 Jun 1949, J.A. Slater, 1♀ (00108168) (AMNH). Polk Co.: 4 mi NE of Alleman, 41.861166 N 93.555376 W, 15 Jun 1947, J.L. Laffoon, 1♀ (00108166) (AMNH). Story Co.: Ames, 42.034726 N 93.619726 W, 20 Sep 1950, D.L. Goleman, 18 (00108164), 1♀ (00108165) (AMNH). Pleat Bog Valley, Ames, 42.0266 N 93.63266 W, 22 Jul 1928, G.S. Walley, 18 (00111515), 1♀ (00111514) (CNC). Woodbury Co.: Sioux City, 42.500286 N 96.393896 W, 11 Jun 1949, J.A. Slater and J. Laffoon, 1♀ (00108167) (AMNH).  Kansas: Douglas Co.:  Douglas County, no specific locality, 38.866676 N 95.233336 W, 274 m, F.H. Snow, 58 (00117811, 00117814–00117817), 6♀ (00117818–00117823) (KU); 22 Aug 1920, William K. Hoffmann, 1♀ (00117829) (KU). Gove Co.: Gove County, no specific locality, 38.916676 N 100.48376 W, 857 m, F.X. Williams, 1♀ (00117828) (KU). Hamilton Co.: Hamilton County, no specific locality, 38.016686 N 101.66716 W, 1021 m, F.H. Snow, 18 (00117824) (KU). Kearny Co.: Kearny County, no specific locality, 37.983336 N 101.316676 W, 914 m, 01 Jul 1921, unknown, 28 (00117825–00117826), 1♀ (00117827) (KU). McPherson Co.: McPherson, 38.37426 N 97.65326 W, 456 m, 10 Jul 1927, E.W. Davis, 3♀ (00133428– 00133430) (USNM). Reno Co.: Reno County, no specific locality, 37.956 N 98.083336 W, 03 Sep 1919, Wm. E. Hoffmann, 18 (00117830) (KU). Riley Co.: Riley County, no specific locality, 39.294496 N 96.816726 W, 399 m, 17 Aug, G.A. Dean, paratype, 18 (USNM). Wallace Co.: Wallace County, no specific locality, 38.910276 N 101.584546 W, 1006 m, 31 Aug, unknown, paratype, 18 (USNM).  Minnesota: Redwood Co.:  Redwood Falls, 44.533336 N 95.116666 W, 313 m, 19 Jun 1995, T.J. Henry and A.G. Wheeler, Jr, 18 (00069997) (USNM).  Missouri: Atchison Co.:  Langdon, 40.356396 N 95.579446 W, 08 Jul 1901, unknown, 1♀ (00122135) (USNM); 16 Aug 1901, unknown, 1♀ (00122134) (USNM). Daviess Co.: Gallatin, 39.918366 N 93.967336 W, 253 m, 21 Sep 1941, E.H. Froeschner, 18 (00134607) (USNM). Randolph Co.: Cairo, 39.510866 N 92.438266 W, 259 m, 20 Jul 1941, R.C. Froeschner, 1♀ (00134603) (USNM). St. Clair Co.: N of Lowry City, 38.147936 N 93.726296 W, 257 m, 09 Aug 1983, M. Higdon, (Fabaceae), 28 (00242853, 00242883), 1♀ (00242882) (NCSU), 18 (00243058) (UMRM); 15 Aug 1983, M. Higdon, 18 (00243057) (UMRM); 04 Aug 1988, M. Higdon, 18 (00243056) (UMRM).  Nebraska: Hall Co.:  Grand Island, 40.9256 N 98.341676 W, 08 Jul 1964, H.H. Knight, 1♀ (00134597) (USNM). Saunders Co.: University of Nebraska Research and Development Center, SW of Mead, 41.216396 N 96.494546 W, 369 m, 17 Aug 1998, A.G. Wheeler, Jr., T.J. Henry, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, 18 (00069998) (USNM).  Nevada: Clark Co.:  1 mi E of Searchlight on Rt 164, 35.469046 N 114.90046 W, 1065 m, 17 May 2000, M.D. Schwartz, Ambrosia sp., 4♀ (00108176–00108179) (AMNH). Red Rock Canyon Area, 30 km WSW of Las Vegas, 36.083336 N 115.466666 W, 1320 m, 17 May 1993, W.E. Steiner, J.M. Swearingen, J.M. Mitchell, 18 (00122133) (USNM). Nye Co.: Atomic Test Site, 2.6 mi W of Mercury Hwy, Cane Springs Rd (A5), 36.660566 N 116.040466 W, 1036 m, 06 Jun 1983, Schuh, Schwartz, and Stonedahl, Ambrosia dumosa, 28 (00108150–00108151), 6♀ (00108152– 00108157) (AMNH). Atomic Test Site, 4.5 mi S of GS500 on Jackass Flats Rd (A25), 36.736056 N 116.31256 W, 1006 m, 06 Jun 1983, Schuh, Schwartz, and Stonedahl, Ambrosia dumosa, 18 (00108149) (AMNH).  New Mexico: Catron Co.:  18 mi E of Quemado, 34.343896 N 108.179836 W, 15 Aug 1982, J.C. Schaffner, 18 (00118595) (TAMU). Chaves Co.: Elkins, 32.943066 N 105.333896 W, 20 Jul 1967, L.A. Kelton, 18 (00111517) (CNC). Colfax Co.: 5 mi E of Eagle Nest, 36.537446 N 105.195956 W, 2423 m, 08 Aug 1969, J.C. Schaffner, 18 (00134598) (USNM). 5 mi W of Cimarron, 36.510836 N 105.005216 W, 16 Jun 1992, G.M. Chamberlain, 18 (00118593), 1♀ (00118594) (TAMU). Guadalupe Co.: 2 mi E of Vaughn, 34.58776 N 105.16286 W, 2606 m, 11 Jul 1967, H.R. Burke, 2♀ (00133419– 00133420) (USNM). Lincoln Co.: 5 mi E of Lincoln National Forest, 33.391576 N 105.27426 W, 29 Jun 1963, A.R. Moldanke and J.A. Woods, 1♀ (00010816) (AMNH). Otero Co.: Cloudcroft, 32.957226 N 105.741946 W, 2774 m, 27 Jun 1940, L.J. Lipovsky, 1♀ (00117832) (KU); 27 Jun 1940, R.H. Beamer, 18 (00117831) (KU); 23 Jul 1967 – 25 Jul 1967, L.A. Kelton, 1♀ (00111512) (CNC). James Canyon Campground, Sacramento Mountains, Lincoln Nat. For., nr Maryhill, 32.9056 N 105.504166 W, 01 Sep 1998, M.D. Schwartz, Poliomintha incana (Torr.) A. Gray (Lamiaceae), 28 (00110995, 00111462), 2♀ (00111463–00111464), 1 immature (00111465) (CNC). Mayhill, 32.889446 N 105.47756 W, 23 Jul 1967, L.A. Kelton, Ambrosia sp., 18 (00242582), 1♀ (00242583) (CAS), Ambrosia sp., 198 (00111349, 00111538–00111555), 35♀ (00111556–00111590) (CNC). Rio Arriba Co.: Espanola, 36.00286N 106.05786 W, 29 May 1940, unknown, Fabaceae, 18 (00119286) (UCB). San Miguel Co.: Las Vegas, 35.583556 N 105.244336 W, 2042 m, 28 Jun 1931, H.A. Scullen, 18 (00134599) (USNM). Las Vegas, Hot Springs, 35.653896 N 105.291116 W, 19 Aug, H.S. Barber, 18 (00134601) (USNM). Pecos River, Pecos, 35.57426 N 105.6756 W, 20 Aug 1948, C. and P. Vaurie, 1♀ (00108161) (AMNH). Sandoval Co.: Jemez Springs, 35.768616 N 106.691676 W, 1951 m, 07 Jun 1916 – 17 Jun 1916, unknown, 1♀ (00133417) (USNM); 01 Aug 1916 – 15 Aug 1916, unknown, 1♀ (00133418), paratype of junior synonym (S. arizonensis), 18 (00134342) (USNM). Santa Fe Co.: 10 mi N of Santa Fe, 35.840166 N 105.988996 W, 17 Aug 1962, J.G. and B.L. Rozen, 1♀ (00108158) (AMNH). Socorro Co.: Gallinas Canyon, Montezuma, 34.188066 N 107.328336 W, 22 Aug 1972, L.A. Kelton, 18 (00111353) (CNC). Montezuma, Gallinas Canyon, 34.188066 N 107.328336 W, 22 Aug 1972, L.A. Kelton, 238 (00111466– 00111488), 23♀ (00111489–00111511) (CNC). Torrance Co.: Manzano, 34.646676 N 106.344446 W, 26 Jun 1941, Burt Hogden, 28 (00117837–00117838) (KU). Tajique, 34.751676 N 106.287226 W, 25 Jun 1941, R.H. Beamer, 1♀ (00117926) (KU).  Ohio: Wood Co.:  Bowling Green, 41.38196 N 83.63326 W, 206 m, 31 Aug 1973, M.L. Youther, 1♀ (00070041) (USNM); 02 Sep 1973, M.L. Youther, 1♀ (00070040) (USNM).  South Dakota: Brookings Co.:  Lake Hendricks, 44.479816 N 96.47826 W, 539 m, 28 Jun 1925, H.C. Severin, 1♀ (00134600) (USNM). Gregory Co.: Gregory, 43.228886 N 99.438936 W, 658 m, 18 Jun 1931, H.C. Severin, 1♀ (00134608) (USNM). Hanson Co.: Emery, 43.601676 N 97.622226 W, 24 Jul 1927, H.H. Knight, paratypes, 28 (00118552–00118553) (TAMU); 24 Aug 1927, H.H. Knight, paratypes, 28 (00111347, 00111406), 1♀ (00111513), Ambrosia psilostachya, paratype, 1♀ (00111407) (CNC), paratype, 18 (00118556), 2♀ (00118554–00118555) (TAMU). Union Co.: 3 mi S of Jefferson, 42.559126 N 96.558896 W, 11 Jun 1949, Slater and Laffoon, 18 (00108163) (AMNH).  Texas: Bexar Co.:  San Antonio, 29.423896 N 98.493336 W, 12 Dec 1984, R.L. Blinn, 1♀ (00242858) (NCSU). Blanco Co.: Cypress Mill, 30.381036 N 98.250576 W, 299 m, Collection Chittenden, 5♀ (00133423–00133426, 00134609) (USNM). Brewster Co.: 17 mi E of Alpine, 30.358016 N 103.374556 W, 15 Aug 1992, J.C. Schaffner, 1♀ (00118591) (TAMU). Brown Co.: Brown County, no specific location, 31.77366 N 98.998946 W, 420 m, 24 May 1944, W.F. Turner, 1♀ (00070043) (USNM). Duval Co.: Freer, 27.88286 N 98.617796 W, 21 Mar 1985, W.F. Chamberlain, 18 (00118589) (TAMU). San Diego, 27.763916 N 98.238896 W, 12 Jun, E.A. Schwarz, paratype of junior synonym (S. ovatus), 1♀ (00122259) (USNM). Edwards Co.: 1 mi W of Carta Valley, 29.793336 N 100.691096 W, 13 Apr 1965, R.C. Dickson, 1♀ (00119839) (UCR). El Paso Co.: Hueco Tanks State Park, 31.917896 N 106.044426 W, 24 Aug 1970, W.F. Chamberlain, 1♀ (00118585) (TAMU). Frio Co.: 2 mi N of Pearsall, 28.920856 N 99.094726 W, 08 May 1976, J.C. Schaffner, 78 (00118216, 00118569– 00118574), 6♀ (00118575–00118580) (TAMU). Hudspeth Co.: 12 mi W of Cornudas, 31.779556 N 105.675446 W, 26 Aug 1975, J.D. Pinto, 2♀ (00108170–00108171) (AMNH), 28 (00119810–00119811), 1♀ (00119812) (UCR). Jeff Davis Co.: 15 mi W of Fort Davis, 30.77546 N 104.159656 W, 23 Aug 1969, Board and Hafernik, 18 (00118583) (TAMU). Jim Wells Co.: La Copita Res. Sta., 8 mi W of Ben Bolt, 27.647156 N 98.212266 W, 20 May 1987 – 21 May 1987, J.C. Schaffner, 68 (00118410, 00118471, 00118528– 00118531), 5♀ (00118532–00118536) (TAMU). Sandia, 28.022226 N 97.879176 W, 09 Jun 1969, Board and Hafernik, 1♀ (00133422) (USNM). Kerr Co.: Kerr Wildlife Management Area, Spring Trap, 30.06786 N 99.44966 W, 610 m, 24 Jun 2005, E.G. Riley, 1♀ (00245371) (TAMU). Kerrville, 30.047226 N 99.146 W, 19 Apr 1959, W.R.M. Mason, 18 (00111516) (CNC); 02 May 1997, W.F. Chamberlain, 1♀ (00118588) (TAMU); 16 Nov 1998, W.F. Chamberlain, 1♀ (00118587) (TAMU). Kerrville, 30.047226 N 99.146 W, 05 Apr 1959, W.R.M. Mason, Fabaceae, 18 (00111337) (CNC); 19 Apr 1999, W.F. Chamberlain, 18 (00118581) (TAMU). Kerrville State Park, 30.00216 N 99.13196 W, 16 Apr 1965, H.R. Burke, Light Trap, 18 (00118582) (TAMU). Kimble Co.: 6.5 mi S of London, Llano River crossing, 30.583166 N 99.575746 W, 13 May 1977, Gillogly and Schaffner, 1♀ (00118592) (TAMU). Llano Co.: Valley Spring, 30.859346 N 98.817276 W, 397 m, 14 May 1966, P.K. Wagner, 1♀ (00133421) (USNM). Potter Co.: Amarillo, 35.221996 N 101.83126 W, 28 Sep 1930, S.E. Jones, 18 (00116787) (JTP), 4♀ (00118562– 00118565), paratypes, 28 (00118557–00118558), 3♀ (00118559–00118561) (TAMU). Potter County, 35.416716 N 101.90046 W, 07 Jul 1927, R.H. Beamer, 48 (00117833–00117836) (KU). Randall Co.: Hackberry Campground, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 34.96756 N 101.672226 W, 15 May 2002, E.G. Riley, 1♀ (00118586) (TAMU). Tom Green Co.: Highland Range Park, Fisher Lake, 31.48346 N 100.4836 W, 30 May 1976, M.C. Gruetzmacher, 1♀ (00118584) (TAMU). San Angelo, 31.463616 N 100.436676 W, 19 Sep 1986, W.A. Palmer, Ambrosia confertiflora, 18 (00070039) (USNM). Val Verde Co.: 46 mi N of Comstock on Hwy 163, 30.286846 N 101.07176 W, 09 May 1997, J.C. Schaffner, 18 (00118590) (TAMU). Del Rio, 29.36256 N 100.896396 W, 13 Apr 1949, Michener and Beamer, 1♀ (00117841) (KU).  Utah: Duchesne Co.:  Neola, 40.432766 N 110.028576 W, 1839 m, 12 Jun 1956, G.F. Knowlton, 1♀ (00070042) (USNM). Grand Co.: Moab, 38.573336 N 109.549176 W, 15 Jul 1954, G.F. Knowlton, 1♀ (00108159) (AMNH).
description: Published as part of Schwartz, Michael D., 2011, Revision And Phylogenetic Analysis Of The North American Genus Slaterocoris Wagner With New Synonymy, The Description Of Five New Species And A New Genus From Mexico, And A Review Of The Genus Scalponotatus Kelton (Heteroptera: Miridae: Orthotylinae), pp. 1-290 in Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 2011 (354) on pages 83-88, DOI: 10.1206/354.1, http://zenodo.org/record/5407316