Ceratocapsus fasciatus
This record describes Ceratocapsus fasciatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dorsum dark brown and clothed only with simple pubescence, and a broad pale or yellowish mark extending across hemelytra just beyond tip of scutellum. uncommon (BG data)
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
e. NA, also known from CA and CO. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hickory ( Carya spp.), Quercus spp. ( 3 )
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceratocapsus fasciatus. 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 fasciatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceratocapsus fasciatus
What is Ceratocapsus fasciatus?
Ceratocapsus fasciatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ceratocapsus fasciatus?
2.5 - 3 mm (from original description)
How do you identify Ceratocapsus fasciatus?
Dorsum dark brown and clothed only with simple pubescence, and a broad pale or yellowish mark extending across hemelytra just beyond tip of scutellum.
Where is Ceratocapsus fasciatus found?
Range: e. NA, also known from CA and CO. - Map
What does Ceratocapsus fasciatus eat?
The diet of the Ceratocapsus fasciatus includes hickory ( Carya spp.), Quercus spp. ( 3 ).