Fulvius subnitens
This record describes Fulvius subnitens (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished by the basally brown A2 with the distal one half to two thirds pale or white, the uniformly dark brown scutellum, and the dark brown hemelytron, including the uniformly dark brown cuneus, with the base of the corium, the base and apex of clavus, and a large spot at the apex of the corium pale or white (the latter often tinged with orange) earliest NA record: VA 2007
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
palæotropical species adventive in our area (se.US: VA‒GA‒e.TX) (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Fulvius subnitens Poppius 1909
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Fulvius subnitens. 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 subnitens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Fulvius subnitens
What is Fulvius subnitens?
Fulvius subnitens is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Fulvius subnitens?
3.35‒3.75 mm
How do you identify Fulvius subnitens?
Distinguished by the basally brown A2 with the distal one half to two thirds pale or white, the uniformly dark brown scutellum, and the dark brown hemelytron, including the uniformly dark brown cuneus, with the base of the corium, the base and apex of clavus, and a large spot at the apex of the corium pale or white (the latter often tinged with orange)
Where is Fulvius subnitens found?
Range: palæotropical species adventive in our area (se.US: VA‒GA‒e.TX) (BG data)