Acompocoris pygmaeus
This record describes Acompocoris pygmaeus (species). Recorded family: Anthocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
dorsal habitus earliest record in our area: NB 1965 ( 4 )
Identification notes
dorsal habitus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Cimicoidea
- Family
- Anthocoridae (Minute Pirate Bugs)
- Tribe
- Anthocorini
- Genus
- Acompocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
associated with conifers ( 3 )
Geographic Range
native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic , adventive in NA (NS‒ON)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acompocoris pygmaeus (Fallén 1807)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Acompocoris pygmaeus. 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 Acompocoris pygmaeus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acompocoris pygmaeus
What is Acompocoris pygmaeus?
Acompocoris pygmaeus is a species in the family Anthocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Acompocoris pygmaeus?
2.5‒3.5 mm
How do you identify Acompocoris pygmaeus?
dorsal habitus
Where is Acompocoris pygmaeus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | associated with conifers ( 3 ) |
| Range | native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic , adventive in NA (NS‒ON) |