Deraeocoris lutescens
This record describes Deraeocoris lutescens (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length ~4 mm. A small bug, generally orange-brown with blackish markings and translucent forewings. Although sometimes rather variable, there are usually two dark bars on the scutellum, which is unpunctured. Found on a wide variety of plants but favouring deciduous trees, particularly Oak. This species overwinters as an adult, mating in the spring; the new generation is complete by late summer. It is a predatory species. This species is found commonly across southern Britain.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on a wide variety of plants but favouring deciduous trees, particularly Oak.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: All year.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
This species overwinters as an adult, mating in the spring; the new generation is complete by late summer. It is a predatory species.
Additional species information
Recorded status
This species is found commonly across southern Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Deraeocoris lutescens. 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 lutescens (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Deraeocoris lutescens
What is Deraeocoris lutescens?
Deraeocoris lutescens is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Deraeocoris lutescens?
~4 mm. A small bug, generally orange-brown with blackish markings and translucent forewings. Although sometimes rather variable, there are usually two dark bars on the scutellum, which is unpunctured.
Where is Deraeocoris lutescens found?
Habitat: Found on a wide variety of plants but favouring deciduous trees, particularly Oak.
When is Deraeocoris lutescens active?
Deraeocoris lutescens: seasonal activity - Adult: All year..
What is the life cycle of a Deraeocoris lutescens?
This species overwinters as an adult, mating in the spring; the new generation is complete by late summer. It is a predatory species.