Salien Plant Bug
Criocoris saliens
This record describes Criocoris saliens (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished by scalelike hairs on femora and fusiform [tapering at both ends] A2 in male Type Locality: Texas ( Belfarge )
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
- Phylinae
- Tribe
- Semiini
- Genus
- Criocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
coll'ed on northern bedstraw ( Galium boreale , Rubiaceae)
Geographic Range
NA, transcontinental (BC‒NS to CA‒TX‒GA) - Map , uncommonly reported
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Criocoris saliens. 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 Salien Plant Bug (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Salien Plant Bug
What is Salien Plant Bug?
Salien Plant Bug (Criocoris saliens) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Salien Plant Bug?
2.6‒2.8 mm
How do you identify Salien Plant Bug?
Distinguished by scalelike hairs on femora and fusiform [tapering at both ends] A2 in male
Where is Salien Plant Bug found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coll'ed on northern bedstraw ( Galium boreale , Rubiaceae) |
| Range | NA, transcontinental (BC‒NS to CA‒TX‒GA) - Map , uncommonly reported |