Macrotylus tristis
This record describes Macrotylus tristis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dull slaty-black...Two minute pale spots on the vertex and there may be two more on the callosities and two on the basal and two on the apical lobe of the scutellum; the membranal nervures, basal margin of the cuneus and commissural nervure beyond the apex of the clavus calloused and white... Antennal incisures and knees white.
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
- Phylinae
- Tribe
- Cremnorrhinini
- Genus
- Macrotylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: trist- (L) = sad. Van Duzee called it a "sombre looking species."
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Macrotylus tristis. 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 tristis (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz
Frequently Asked Questions About Macrotylus tristis
What is Macrotylus tristis?
Macrotylus tristis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Macrotylus tristis?
~5 mm
How do you identify Macrotylus tristis?
Dull slaty-black...Two minute pale spots on the vertex and there may be two more on the callosities and two on the basal and two on the apical lobe of the scutellum; the membranal nervures, basal margin of the cuneus and commissural nervure beyond the apex of the clavus calloused and white... Antennal incisures and knees white.
Where is Macrotylus tristis found?
Range: CA ( 3 )