Dichrooscytus repletus
This record describes Dichrooscytus repletus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
<4.00 mm, vertex width <A1, dorsum uniformly green with blackish hair
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
- Dichrooscytus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NS―NC to MN―KS, CA - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) (one of only 4 spp. in the northeast)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Juniperus, Thuja ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dichrooscytus repletus (Heidemann 1892)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dichrooscytus repletus. 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 Dichrooscytus repletus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Dichrooscytus repletus
What is Dichrooscytus repletus?
Dichrooscytus repletus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Dichrooscytus repletus?
<4.00 mm, vertex width <A1, dorsum uniformly green with blackish hair
Where is Dichrooscytus repletus found?
Range: NS―NC to MN―KS, CA - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) (one of only 4 spp. in the northeast)
What does Dichrooscytus repletus eat?
The diet of the Dichrooscytus repletus includes Juniperus, Thuja ( 5 ).