Dictyonota fuliginosa
This record describes Dictyonota fuliginosa (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 4.5 to 5 mm. Dictyonota species and Kalama tricornis have two rows of meshes at the lateral edges of the forewings and uniformly wide antennae (the 3rd segment is as thick or thicker than the 4th). In D. fuliginosa , the antennae are mainly brown. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features, then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed. Please also state the host plant. Can be found on Broom, particularly favouring old bushes with many seedpods. Recorded mainly in the southern half of England and sometimes local. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Tingidae (Lace Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Tinginae
- Tribe
- Ypsotingini
- Genus
- Dictyonota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Can be found on Broom, particularly favouring old bushes with many seedpods.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June-October.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Recorded mainly in the southern half of England and sometimes local.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dictyonota fuliginosa. 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 Dictyonota fuliginosa (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dictyonota fuliginosa
What is Dictyonota fuliginosa?
Dictyonota fuliginosa is a species in the family Tingidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Dictyonota fuliginosa?
4.5 to 5 mm.
Where is Dictyonota fuliginosa found?
Habitat: Can be found on Broom, particularly favouring old bushes with many seedpods.
When is Dictyonota fuliginosa active?
Dictyonota fuliginosa: seasonal activity - Adult: June-October..