Campyloneura virgula
This record describes Campyloneura virgula (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 4 to 5 mm. A distinctively marked species which has very long antennae and a bright yellow cuneus, tipped with dark red. Nymphs are yellow, with red-banded antennae and a red stripe on the margins of the pronotum. Males are extremely rare; raising the possibility that C. virgula might be parthenogenetic. Found on a range of trees particularly Hazel, Hawthorn and Oak.
Wikipedia reference for Campyloneura virgula: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campyloneura_virgula.
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
- Bryocorinae
- Tribe
- Dicyphini
- Genus
- Campyloneura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on a range of trees particularly Hazel, Hawthorn and Oak.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: July-October
Diet and Behavior
Life History
This is a predatory bug.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common and widespread in Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Campyloneura virgula. 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 Campyloneura virgula (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Campyloneura virgula
What is Campyloneura virgula?
Campyloneura virgula is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Campyloneura virgula?
4 to 5 mm. A distinctively marked species which has very long antennae and a bright yellow cuneus, tipped with dark red. Nymphs are yellow, with red-banded antennae and a red stripe on the margins of the pronotum. Males are extremely rare; raising the possibility that
Where is Campyloneura virgula found?
Habitat: Found on a range of trees particularly Hazel, Hawthorn and Oak.
When is Campyloneura virgula active?
Campyloneura virgula: seasonal activity - Adult: July-October.
What is the life cycle of a Campyloneura virgula?
This is a predatory bug.