Deraeocoris flavilinea
This record describes Deraeocoris flavilinea (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 7-8 mm. It is a large and fairly distinctive bug, but sexually dimorphic and thus rather variable. Males are much darker than the more orange females. The front and rear margins of the pronotum are narrowly pale. The cuneus is variable and the sides of the scutellum paler in both sexes. The tibial banding pattern is shared by D. olivaceus which is brick red in colour, similar to female D. flavilinea , but the uncommon D. olivaceus is larger, has long hairs on the sides of the pronotum and is associated with Hawthorn. The host-plants are Sycamore and Field Maple, although it may frequently be encountered on other trees and shrubs. A species which has rapidly colonised the UK following its arrival in 1996 and is now widely established and common across southern and central Britain at least.
Wikipedia reference for Deraeocoris flavilinea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deraeocoris_flavilinea.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
The host-plants are Sycamore and Field Maple, although it may frequently be encountered on other trees and shrubs.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June-July
Additional species information
Recorded status
A species which has rapidly colonised the UK following its arrival in 1996 and is now widely established and common across southern and central Britain at least.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Deraeocoris flavilinea. 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 Deraeocoris flavilinea (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Deraeocoris flavilinea
What is Deraeocoris flavilinea?
Deraeocoris flavilinea is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Deraeocoris flavilinea?
7-8 mm. It is a large and fairly distinctive bug, but sexually dimorphic and thus rather variable. Males are much darker than the more orange females. The front and rear margins of the pronotum are narrowly pale. The cuneus is variable and the sides of the scutellum paler in both sexes. The tibial banding pattern is shared by
Where is Deraeocoris flavilinea found?
Habitat: The host-plants are Sycamore and Field Maple, although it may frequently be encountered on other trees and shrubs.
When is Deraeocoris flavilinea active?
Deraeocoris flavilinea: seasonal activity - Adult: June-July.