Apolygus lucorum
This record describes Apolygus lucorum (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 5 to 6 mm. The black tibial spines do not arise from black spots and the 2nd antennal segment is usually shorter than the width of the pronotum at the base. Separated from the similar A. spinolae by the darker ground colour and by the cuneus, which is entirely green. Nymphs of this species cannot be identifed with confidence. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/apolygus_lucorum.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
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Mirini
- Genus
- Apolygus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Feeds on a range of plants.
Seasonal Activity
Summer-Autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly common in Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Apolygus lucorum. 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 Apolygus lucorum (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Apolygus lucorum
What is Apolygus lucorum?
Apolygus lucorum is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Apolygus lucorum?
5 to 6 mm. The black tibial spines do not arise from black spots and the 2nd antennal segment is usually shorter than the width of the pronotum at the base. Separated from the similar
Where is Apolygus lucorum found?
Habitat: Feeds on a range of plants.
When is Apolygus lucorum active?
Apolygus lucorum: seasonal activity - Summer-Autumn..