Advances in Disease Vector Research formatIsbn:Softcover 9781461390466 coined in recent years 9783110089400 coined in recent years Both of these approaches have merit and have been used successfully in various schools The authors are quick to point out that additional studies are needed before generalizations can be made about virus mirid plant interactions and that virus transmission by mirids is not easily characterized using the conventional transmission criteria and terminology established for such homopterous vectors as aphids and leafhoppers To what extent these figures reflect actual differences in the abilities of members of the two suborders to transmit plant pathogens remains to be determined