Ceratocapsus bifurcus
This record describes Ceratocapsus bifurcus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. Michael D. Schwartz, 2024 Henry examined numerous specimens collected at Highlands Co., Archbold Biological Station, May 5, 1977, B. Stinner, at light (PDA, TJH). He studied the Ceratocapsus Frost listed as C. lutescens and found them to be C. bifurcus ; Blatchley's record of C. lutescens from Florida probably also refers to C. bifurcus .
Identification notes
Det. Michael D. Schwartz, 2024
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
FL endemic
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceratocapsus bifurcus Knight 1927
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceratocapsus bifurcus. 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 bifurcus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceratocapsus bifurcus
What is Ceratocapsus bifurcus?
Ceratocapsus bifurcus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Ceratocapsus bifurcus?
Det. Michael D. Schwartz, 2024
Where is Ceratocapsus bifurcus found?
Range: FL endemic