Bracken Bug
Monalocoris filicis
This record describes Monalocoris filicis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small bug (length only 2 to 3 mm). The rich brown colouring and the orange head are quite distinctive. This species is always macropterous. Feeds primarily on the sporangia of ferns. Local but sometimes abundant where found. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on Bracken and other ferns.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Feeds primarily on the sporangia of ferns.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Local but sometimes abundant where found.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Monalocoris filicis. 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 Bracken Bug (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Bracken Bug
What is Bracken Bug?
Bracken Bug (Monalocoris filicis) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Bracken Bug?
only 2 to 3 mm). The rich brown colouring and the orange head are quite distinctive. This species is always macropterous.
Where is Bracken Bug found?
Habitat: Found on Bracken and other ferns.
When is Bracken Bug active?
Bracken Bug: seasonal activity - All year round..
What is the life cycle of a Bracken Bug?
Feeds primarily on the sporangia of ferns.