Europiella artemisiae

This record describes Europiella artemisiae (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.

Identification and Appearance

Europiella artemisiae - Europiella artemisiae

A small (c. 3mm) greyish bug found on Mugwort ( Artemisia vulgaris ). The basal segments of the antennae are black, and there is a pale mark on the cuneus. The dorsal surface has pale hairs. The tibial spines arise from dark spots. Europiella decolor is very similar and the genitalia should be examined to tell these two apart. However it is found on Sea Wormwood in saltmarshes, so it is highly unlikely to be present in VC55. It is also similar to some Psallus . The host plant should help in identification (ref. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/europiella_artemisiae.html ) Always state the host-plant. Detailed photos are needed showing key ID features Common (ref. British Heteroptera checklist (2021) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/systematic_het.html https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/europiella_artemisiae.html

Identification notes

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Classification

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

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

Habitat and Range

Habitat

On Mugwort

Additional species information

Recorded status

Common (ref. British Heteroptera checklist (2021)

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

Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Europiella artemisiae. 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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