Ceratocapsus apicalis
This record describes Ceratocapsus apicalis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
black pronotum and scutellum, distinctly blackish apical half of membrane, and fuscous cloud at inner apical angles of corium. Type Locality: Fabens, El Paso Co., Texas
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
- Ceratocapsus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw US (s.CA-c.TX-KS-UT) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: recorded on Small-leaf Globemallow ( Sphaeralcea parvifolia Malvaceae) in AZ ( 4 ) ; Globemallows ( Sphaeralcea spp.) occur throughout the range of Ceratocapsus apicalis
Life History
apparently unk., nearly every observation of this sp. is at UV lights ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceratocapsus apicalis Knight, 1925
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceratocapsus apicalis. 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 Ceratocapsus apicalis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceratocapsus apicalis
What is Ceratocapsus apicalis?
Ceratocapsus apicalis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ceratocapsus apicalis?
Length 3.7 mm - Male Length 2.4 mm - Female
How do you identify Ceratocapsus apicalis?
black pronotum and scutellum, distinctly blackish apical half of membrane, and fuscous cloud at inner apical angles of corium.
Where is Ceratocapsus apicalis found?
Range: sw US (s.CA-c.TX-KS-UT) - Map
What does Ceratocapsus apicalis eat?
The diet of the Ceratocapsus apicalis includes recorded on Small-leaf Globemallow ( Sphaeralcea parvifolia Malvaceae) in AZ ( 4 ) ; Globemallows ( Sphaeralcea spp.) occur throughout the range of Ceratocapsus apicalis.
What is the life cycle of a Ceratocapsus apicalis?
apparently unk., nearly every observation of this sp. is at UV lights ( 4 )