Amblytylus nasutus
This record describes Amblytylus nasutus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length ~ 4.5 mm. Amblytylus species are greenish-yellow elongate oval bugs in which the head is rather long (almost as long as broad) and the eyes are small. The upper surface is densely covered in hairs. In A. nasutus these hairs are dark, as is the wing membrane. Lopus decolor , Megalocoleus molliculus . Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed. Widespread and fairly frequent in the southern half of Britain. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/amblytylus_nasutus.html
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
- Phylinae
- Tribe
- Cremnorrhinini
- Genus
- Amblytylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Dry grasslands and wasteland.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June-August
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in the southern half of Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Amblytylus nasutus. 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 Amblytylus nasutus (8)
Frequently Asked Questions About Amblytylus nasutus
What is Amblytylus nasutus?
Amblytylus nasutus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Amblytylus nasutus?
~ 4.5 mm.
Where is Amblytylus nasutus found?
Habitat: Dry grasslands and wasteland.
When is Amblytylus nasutus active?
Amblytylus nasutus: seasonal activity - Adult: June-August.