Alloeotomus gothicus
This record describes Alloeotomus gothicus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 5 to 6 mm. Translucent light brown with orange-brown markings, corium punctures concolorous; membrane dusky, mottled with black; costal rib of corium banded brown & white, hind tarsus T1≈T2+T3. Detailed photographs showing key features required. Widely scattered across southern and central England. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/alloeotomus_gothicus.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On Scots Pine.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widely scattered across southern and central England.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Alloeotomus gothicus. 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 Alloeotomus gothicus (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Alloeotomus gothicus
What is Alloeotomus gothicus?
Alloeotomus gothicus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Alloeotomus gothicus?
5 to 6 mm. Translucent light brown with orange-brown markings, corium punctures concolorous; membrane dusky, mottled with black; costal rib of corium banded brown & white, hind tarsus T1≈T2+T3.
Where is Alloeotomus gothicus found?
Habitat: On Scots Pine.