Macrotylus vanduzeei
This record describes Macrotylus vanduzeei (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished from allied species by the truncated and slightly enlarged tips of the erect black bristles on dorsum; corium, except apex and the outer half of clavus, orange-colored. (Knight, 1932)
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
Habitat
Appears to be associated with Salvia , especially S. mellifera (black sage).
Geographic Range
s. CA - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Macrotylus vanduzeei Knight, 1932
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Macrotylus vanduzeei. 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 vanduzeei (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , James Bailey
Frequently Asked Questions About Macrotylus vanduzeei
What is Macrotylus vanduzeei?
Macrotylus vanduzeei is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Macrotylus vanduzeei?
Distinguished from allied species by the truncated and slightly enlarged tips of the erect black bristles on dorsum; corium, except apex and the outer half of clavus, orange-colored. (Knight, 1932)
Where is Macrotylus vanduzeei found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Appears to be associated with Salvia , especially S. mellifera (black sage). |
| Range | s. CA - Map |