Macrotylus paykulli
This record describes Macrotylus paykulli (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3 to 4 mm. A parallel-sided grey-green species, characterised by a dense covering of coarse, dark hairs on the forewings and a distinctive wing membrane pattern with an irregular black mark at apex of membrane cells. The tibial spines are fine and inconspicuous. Basal antennal segment is dark and mainly black except base & apex. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed. Found across Britain in areas where the host plant occurs. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/Macrotylus_paykulli.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On Common Restharrow (
Seasonal Activity
Summer-Autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Found across Britain in areas where the host plant occurs.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Macrotylus paykulli. 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 Macrotylus paykulli (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Macrotylus paykulli
What is Macrotylus paykulli?
Macrotylus paykulli is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Macrotylus paykulli?
3 to 4 mm. A parallel-sided grey-green species, characterised by a dense covering of coarse, dark hairs on the forewings and a distinctive wing membrane pattern with an irregular black mark at apex of membrane cells. The tibial spines are fine and inconspicuous. Basal antennal segment is dark and mainly black except base & apex.
Where is Macrotylus paykulli found?
Habitat: On Common Restharrow (
When is Macrotylus paykulli active?
Macrotylus paykulli: seasonal activity - Summer-Autumn..