Dicyphus epilobii
This record describes Dicyphus epilobii (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Length of adult macropters (long-winged forms) 4 to 5 mm. |
| Legs | Legs and antennae long and slender; hind tibia c.3mm. and antennnae >3mm. Pale green with green collar between head and pronotum; vertex (front of head) often marked with red or brown. Often with dark spot at the apex of both the corium and the cuneus. Red basal antennal segments, but these can also occur in pale forms of Dicyphus errans . Pale mesopleura (thorax sides). |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with two small rounded lumps (pronotal callosities) at the front part and smooth at the rear. Together with the collar, the callosities are less than the length of the smooth part of the pronotum to the back of the pronotum. (ref.: B S Nau, unpublished key to Miridae, 2012) Usually on Great Hairy Willowherb ( Epilobium hirsutum ) Several other species of Dicyphus have similar features Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species; details of pronotum, mesopleura and measurements of antennae and hind tibia. Usullay on Great Willowherb ( Epilobium hirsutum ). Very common (ref.: UK checklist 2021 on British Bugs website) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/dicyphus_epilobii.html |
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usullay on Great Willowherb (
Seasonal Activity
Adult: mainly July-October.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Very common (ref.:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dicyphus epilobii. 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 Dicyphus epilobii (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dicyphus epilobii
What is Dicyphus epilobii?
Dicyphus epilobii is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Dicyphus epilobii?
of adult macropters (long-winged forms) 4 to 5 mm. Legs and antennae long and slender; hind tibia c.3mm. and antennnae >3mm. Pale green with green collar between head and pronotum; vertex (front of head) often marked with red or brown. Often with dark spot at the apex of both the corium and the cuneus. Red basal antennal segments, but these can also occur in pale forms of
Where is Dicyphus epilobii found?
Habitat: Usullay on Great Willowherb (
When is Dicyphus epilobii active?
Dicyphus epilobii: seasonal activity - Adult: mainly July-October..