Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic genus within the family Miridae: "Genus Poecilocapsus" is a scientific classification for a specific group of insects belonging to the family Miridae, commonly known as plant bugs or leaf bugs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Poecilocapsus includes several species of small, often colorful, plant-feeding insects.
  • Entomologists are studying the life cycle of a bug from the genus Poecilocapsus.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic literature: The name is used in formal scientific contexts to categorize and discuss this specific lineage of bugs.
  • The specimen was keyed out and definitively placed within the genus Poecilocapsus.

Variants and Related Words

• Poecilocapsus (n): The standardized, italicized form of the genus name used in biological taxonomy.
  • The species name is often written as Poecilocapsus lineatus.

Synonyms

• Taxonomic genus: A rank in biological classification.
• Mirid genus: A genus within the family Miridae.

Notes on Usage

• This term is highly specialized and is primarily used in the fields of entomology (the study of insects) and scientific taxonomy.
• In formal writing, the genus name is always italicized (e.g., ). When used with a species name, the genus is often abbreviated after first use (e.g., ).
• It is not a term used in everyday conversation.

Noun

1. a genus of Miridae