Rapid Plant Bug
Adelphocoris rapidus
This record describes Adelphocoris rapidus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
note: very long antenna, a relatively small head, and the color of the antennal segments (adapted from wongun's comments on iNat) first image is the most common form: these alternate forms ( A. superbus ) are of western distribution: - Nymph
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
- Adelphocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
widely dist. (AK―NS to Mexico) - Map
Seasonal Activity
May-Oct ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Feeds mostly on dock ( Rumex ), sometimes on cotton, legumes (Fabaceae) ( 4 )
Life History
Eggs deposited individually in host soft tissue. Adults disperse in summer and early fall, one or more generations per year
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Adelphocoris rapidus (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Adelphocoris rapidus. 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 Rapid Plant Bug (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Rapid Plant Bug
What is Rapid Plant Bug?
Rapid Plant Bug (Adelphocoris rapidus) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Rapid Plant Bug?
7―8 mm
How do you identify Rapid Plant Bug?
note: very long antenna, a relatively small head, and the color of the antennal segments (adapted from wongun's comments on iNat) first image is the most common form: these alternate forms ( A. superbus ) are of western distribution: - Nymph
Where is Rapid Plant Bug found?
Range: widely dist. (AK―NS to Mexico) - Map
What does Rapid Plant Bug eat?
The diet of the Rapid Plant Bug includes Feeds mostly on dock ( Rumex ), sometimes on cotton, legumes (Fabaceae) ( 4 ).
When is Rapid Plant Bug active?
Rapid Plant Bug: seasonal activity - May-Oct ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Rapid Plant Bug?
Eggs deposited individually in host soft tissue. Adults disperse in summer and early fall, one or more generations per year