Two-spotted Grass Bug
Stenotus binotatus
This record describes Stenotus binotatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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Terms from the source record, grouped for readability. Broad terms such as size or location are not measurements or a confirmed range.
Wikipedia reference for Stenotus binotatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stenotus_binotatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Miridae (Plant Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Mirini
- Genus
- Stenotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
A variety of dry grassland habitats.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June-September
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Both nymphs and adults of this species feed mainly on the flowering heads of grasses.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and very common throughout much of Britain
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Stenotus binotatus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Two-spotted Grass Bug (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Two-spotted Grass Bug
How big is Two-spotted Grass Bug?
6mm to 8mm (0.23" to 0.31")
Where is Two-spotted Grass Bug found?
Habitat: A variety of dry grassland habitats.
When is Two-spotted Grass Bug active?
Two-spotted Grass Bug: seasonal activity - Adult: June-September.
What is the life cycle of a Two-spotted Grass Bug?
Both nymphs and adults of this species feed mainly on the flowering heads of grasses.