Chlamydatus saltitans
This record describes Chlamydatus saltitans (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length about 2.5 mm. This genus comprises five very small and almost entirely black bugs with rather broad hind femora. Halticus species are similar, but have longer antennae ( body length). The 2nd antennal segment in Chlamydatus is head width. C. saltitans has shiny forewings which are black with a brown base and covered in pale hairs. Adults are always brachypterous in UK, the wings reaching mid-abdomen. The hairs on the hind tibia do not arise from large black spots. Often found on sparsely vegetated ground, and particularly associated with clovers and other legumes. A widespread bug, though unobtrusive due to its size. https:www.britishbugs.org.ukheteropteraMiridaechlamydatus_saltitans.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Often found on sparsely vegetated ground, and particularly associated with clovers and other legumes.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June – September.
Additional species information
Recorded status
A widespread bug, though unobtrusive due to its size.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chlamydatus saltitans. 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 Chlamydatus saltitans (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Chlamydatus saltitans
What is Chlamydatus saltitans?
Chlamydatus saltitans is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Chlamydatus saltitans?
about 2.5 mm. This genus comprises five very small and almost entirely black bugs with rather broad hind femora.
Where is Chlamydatus saltitans found?
Habitat: Often found on sparsely vegetated ground, and particularly associated with clovers and other legumes.
When is Chlamydatus saltitans active?
Chlamydatus saltitans: seasonal activity - Adult: June – September..