Dicyphus annulatus

This record describes Dicyphus annulatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.

Identification and Appearance

A small bug, found on restharrow. Head marked in black and white, and antennae black with white rings on basal and 2nd segment. Tibial spines arise from black spots. (ref.: B S Nau, unpublished key to Miridae, 2012) Several other Dicyphus species are similar You must note the host plant and provide a close-up photograph showing the distinctive head pattern and antennae Restharrow ( Ononis ); calcareous or lime-rich grasslands Widely scattered (ref: UK checklist 2021 on British Bugs website) The August 2023 record is believed to be the first for VC55 https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/dicyphus_annulatus.html No additional images available for this species.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Miridae
Genus: Dicyphus

Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.

Habitat and Range

Habitat

Restharrow (

Seasonal Activity

Summer

Additional species information

Recorded status

Widely scattered (ref:

About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group

Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dicyphus annulatus. 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.

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