Closterotomus fulvomaculatus
This record describes Closterotomus fulvomaculatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 6 to7 mm. A fairly large and mainly brownish plant bug in which the upper surface is covered in flattened golden hairs. Confusion with other species is unlikely. Feeds mainly on Hop, although Nettles and Meadowsweet are also used as foodplants. Fairly frequent though not really common in Britain, but not well recorded.
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
- Mirini
- Genus
- Closterotomus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In hedgerows and low vegetation.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June-August.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Feeds mainly on Hop, although Nettles and Meadowsweet are also used as foodplants.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly frequent though not really common in Britain, but not well recorded.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Closterotomus fulvomaculatus. 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 Closterotomus fulvomaculatus (8)
Frequently Asked Questions About Closterotomus fulvomaculatus
What is Closterotomus fulvomaculatus?
Closterotomus fulvomaculatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Closterotomus fulvomaculatus?
6 to7 mm. A fairly large and mainly brownish plant bug in which the upper surface is covered in flattened golden hairs. Confusion with other species is unlikely.
Where is Closterotomus fulvomaculatus found?
Habitat: In hedgerows and low vegetation.
When is Closterotomus fulvomaculatus active?
Closterotomus fulvomaculatus: seasonal activity - Adult: June-August..
What is the life cycle of a Closterotomus fulvomaculatus?
Feeds mainly on Hop, although Nettles and Meadowsweet are also used as foodplants.