Fulvius atratus
This record describes Fulvius atratus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Black; corium with a subbasal transverse whitish fascia terminating at centre of outer claval margin; cuneus testaceous, inner basal angle and apex black; membrane blackish, its apical half pale fuscous; femora brownish ochraceous, with their bases piceous; tibiae pale fuscous, tarsi ochraceous; antennae with the first joint brownish ochraceous, its base piceous; second joint black, third and fourth Joints fuscous. (Distant 1883) Type Locality: Guatemala, San Gerénimo (Champion).
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
- Cylapinae
- Genus
- Fulvius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-w.TX (Guadalupe Mtns) / Guatemala (Distant 1883)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Fulvius atratus Distant 1883
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Fulvius atratus. 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 Fulvius atratus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Fulvius atratus
What is Fulvius atratus?
Fulvius atratus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Fulvius atratus?
4 mm (Distant 1883)
How do you identify Fulvius atratus?
Black; corium with a subbasal transverse whitish fascia terminating at centre of outer claval margin; cuneus testaceous, inner basal angle and apex black; membrane blackish, its apical half pale fuscous; femora brownish ochraceous, with their bases piceous; tibiae pale fuscous, tarsi ochraceous; antennae with the first joint brownish ochraceous, its base piceous; second joint black, third and fourth Joints fuscous. (Distant 1883)
Where is Fulvius atratus found?
Range: AZ-w.TX (Guadalupe Mtns) / Guatemala (Distant 1883)