Brachysteles parvicornis
This record describes Brachysteles parvicornis (species). Recorded family: Anthocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
adult images: [A] | [B] earliest record in our area: NJ 1925
Identification notes
adult images: [A] | [B]
Wikipedia reference for Brachysteles parvicornis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachysteles_parvicornis.
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
- Dufouriellini
- Genus
- Brachysteles
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to w. Palaearctic, adventive in NA (NS, NY, NJ)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: oribatid mites
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachysteles parvicornis (Costa 1847)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Brachysteles parvicornis. 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 Brachysteles parvicornis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Brachysteles parvicornis
What is Brachysteles parvicornis?
Brachysteles parvicornis is a species in the family Anthocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Brachysteles parvicornis?
2.1-2.5 mm
How do you identify Brachysteles parvicornis?
adult images: [A] | [B]
Where is Brachysteles parvicornis found?
Range: native to w. Palaearctic, adventive in NA (NS, NY, NJ)
What does Brachysteles parvicornis eat?
The diet of the Brachysteles parvicornis includes oribatid mites.