Ceratocapsidea fusiformis
This record describes Ceratocapsidea fusiformis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinguished by the striate frons, the brown pronotum often having the base and calli darker brown, the dark or reddish hind femur, silvery scale-like and bristle-like setae on the hemelytron, and the male genitalia
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Ceratocapsini
- Genus
- Ceratocapsidea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
OR-UT, south to CA-AZ, and eastward through the southern states to FL-NC
Diet and Behavior
Diet: most records from species of Quercus (Fagaceae). In the e.US, most frequently taken on post oak ( Quercus stellata )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceratocapsidea fusiformis (Van Duzee), comb. n.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceratocapsidea fusiformis. 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 Ceratocapsidea fusiformis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceratocapsidea fusiformis
What is Ceratocapsidea fusiformis?
Ceratocapsidea fusiformis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Ceratocapsidea fusiformis?
distinguished by the striate frons, the brown pronotum often having the base and calli darker brown, the dark or reddish hind femur, silvery scale-like and bristle-like setae on the hemelytron, and the male genitalia
Where is Ceratocapsidea fusiformis found?
Range: OR-UT, south to CA-AZ, and eastward through the southern states to FL-NC
What does Ceratocapsidea fusiformis eat?
The diet of the Ceratocapsidea fusiformis includes most records from species of Quercus (Fagaceae). In the e.US, most frequently taken on post oak ( Quercus stellata ).