Dagbertus olivaceus
This record describes Dagbertus olivaceus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
apically black A2; entirely or apically red or fuscous scutellum, and the unmarked clavus. Paraclypeus unmarked. Labium straw colored, segment IV dark brown or black apically. Scutellum mostly red or at least apical third red, speckled with red, or fuscous. Pronotum without a transverse dark band. Hemelytron with clavus blackish along commisure, some specimens with inner apex of corium black; apex of cuneus brownish red.
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
- Dagbertus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
?gulf states (BG data); FL, W.Indies, Brazil
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dagbertus olivaceus (Reuter 1907)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dagbertus olivaceus. 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 Dagbertus olivaceus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Dagbertus olivaceus
What is Dagbertus olivaceus?
Dagbertus olivaceus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Dagbertus olivaceus?
apically black A2; entirely or apically red or fuscous scutellum, and the unmarked clavus. Paraclypeus unmarked. Labium straw colored, segment IV dark brown or black apically. Scutellum mostly red or at least apical third red, speckled with red, or fuscous. Pronotum without a transverse dark band. Hemelytron with clavus blackish along commisure, some specimens with inner apex of corium black; apex of cuneus brownish red.
Where is Dagbertus olivaceus found?
Range: ?gulf states (BG data); FL, W.Indies, Brazil