Closterocoris amoenus
This record describes Closterocoris amoenus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults are distinctively colored/patterned: Nymphs (immatures) appear ant-like:
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
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Herdoniini
- Genus
- Closterocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw. US (CA-AZ-CO-KS) & Mex. ; CA to nw. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Aug in Calif. (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: This "Discover Life" web page lists "host plant" info (or perhaps simply "associated plants"?) for C. amoenus , culled from museum specimen labels. For plant associations observed on BugGuide & iNaturalist (some presumably larval host plants, others perhaps accidental?)...see comments here and here .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Closterocoris amoenus (Provancher 1887)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Closterocoris amoenus. 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 Closterocoris amoenus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joyce Gross; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , Aaron Schusteff , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Closterocoris amoenus
What is Closterocoris amoenus?
Closterocoris amoenus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Closterocoris amoenus?
Adults are distinctively colored/patterned: Nymphs (immatures) appear ant-like:
Where is Closterocoris amoenus found?
Range: sw. US (CA-AZ-CO-KS) & Mex. ; CA to nw. Mex. - Map
What does Closterocoris amoenus eat?
The diet of the Closterocoris amoenus includes This Discover Life web page lists host plant info (or perhaps simply associated plants?) for C. amoenus , culled from museum specimen labels. For plant associations observed on BugGuide & iNaturalist (some presumably larval host plants, others perhaps accidental?)...see comments here and here ..
When is Closterocoris amoenus active?
Closterocoris amoenus: seasonal activity - Apr-Aug in Calif. (BG data).