Ceratocapsus barbatus 0
Ceratocapsus barbatus
This record describes Ceratocapsus barbatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Fuscous, clavus and corium more brown, thickly clothed with semi-erect and erect, brown pubescence; antennal segments brown; eyes with rather long setae (Fig. 27b) ( 3 ) Ceratocapsus barbatus resembles C. cecilsmithi and C. pubescens but is easily separated by the intermediate-type pubescence and coloration and the male genitalia. ( 3 )
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
VA, DC, MD, PA, WV ( PBI ) ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Virginia pine ( Pinus virginiana , Pinaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceratocapsus barbatus Knight, 1927
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceratocapsus barbatus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceratocapsus barbatus 0
What is Ceratocapsus barbatus 0?
Ceratocapsus barbatus 0 (Ceratocapsus barbatus) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ceratocapsus barbatus 0?
4.2 mm (male), 4.4 mm (female)
How do you identify Ceratocapsus barbatus 0?
Fuscous, clavus and corium more brown, thickly clothed with semi-erect and erect, brown pubescence; antennal segments brown; eyes with rather long setae (Fig. 27b) ( 3 )
Where is Ceratocapsus barbatus 0 found?
Range: VA, DC, MD, PA, WV ( PBI ) ( 4 )
What does Ceratocapsus barbatus 0 eat?
The diet of the Ceratocapsus barbatus 0 includes Virginia pine ( Pinus virginiana , Pinaceae).