Macrolophus brevicornis
This record describes Macrolophus brevicornis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A1 is less than width of head across the eyes; apical ¼ of A2 black; basal ⅔ of corium without fuscous points at bases of hairs except one row bordering claval suture
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
- Bryocorinae
- Tribe
- Dicyphini
- Genus
- Macrolophus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
IL, IA, KS, MD, MO, NJ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Macrolophus brevicornis Knight 1926
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Macrolophus brevicornis. 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 Macrolophus brevicornis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Macrolophus brevicornis
What is Macrolophus brevicornis?
Macrolophus brevicornis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Macrolophus brevicornis?
A1 is less than width of head across the eyes; apical ¼ of A2 black; basal ⅔ of corium without fuscous points at bases of hairs except one row bordering claval suture
Where is Macrolophus brevicornis found?
Range: IL, IA, KS, MD, MO, NJ