Delicate Apple Capsid
Malacocoris chlorizans
This record describes Malacocoris chlorizans (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3 to 4 mm. The rather forward set eyes and green mottled forewings are distinctive. This species can be identified with care but there are similar species that it could be confused with. This small bug may be found on a range of deciduous trees, in particular Hazel. It is mainly predatory and feeds on other insects such as mites and aphids.
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Orthotylini
- Genus
- Malacocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
This small bug may be found on a range of deciduous trees, in particular Hazel.
Seasonal Activity
Adult:
Diet and Behavior
Life History
It is mainly predatory and feeds on other insects such as mites and aphids.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread throughout Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Malacocoris chlorizans. 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 Delicate Apple Capsid (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Delicate Apple Capsid
What is Delicate Apple Capsid?
Delicate Apple Capsid (Malacocoris chlorizans) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Delicate Apple Capsid?
3 to 4 mm. The rather forward set eyes and green mottled forewings are distinctive.
Where is Delicate Apple Capsid found?
Habitat: This small bug may be found on a range of deciduous trees, in particular Hazel.
When is Delicate Apple Capsid active?
Delicate Apple Capsid: seasonal activity - Adult:.
What is the life cycle of a Delicate Apple Capsid?
It is mainly predatory and feeds on other insects such as mites and aphids.