Ceratocapsus rubricornis
This record describes Ceratocapsus rubricornis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
totally red antennae Det. Jason Botz, 2024 Note: I have seen a specimen of C. rubricornis with partially pale antennae, as in lutescens & bifurcus. (B Barnd, 2025) Type Locality: Mississippi
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. U.S. (MS-IL-DE-WV)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Reported on Tilia , Quercus , and Castanea .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceratocapsus rubricornis Knight, 1927
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceratocapsus rubricornis. 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 rubricornis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceratocapsus rubricornis
What is Ceratocapsus rubricornis?
Ceratocapsus rubricornis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Ceratocapsus rubricornis?
totally red antennae Det. Jason Botz, 2024 Note: I have seen a specimen of C. rubricornis with partially pale antennae, as in lutescens & bifurcus. (B Barnd, 2025)
Where is Ceratocapsus rubricornis found?
Range: e. U.S. (MS-IL-DE-WV)
What is the life cycle of a Ceratocapsus rubricornis?
Reported on Tilia , Quercus , and Castanea .