Wild Onion Mirid
Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus
This record describes Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
exceedingly variable; in some specimens entire forewing black, except costal margin and base of radial vein
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
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Mirini
- Genus
- Metriorrhynchomiris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (QC‒AB to FL‒TX)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: breeds on false Solomon's Seal ( Maianthemum racemosum ), Wild Geranium ( Geranium maculatum ), and sometimes other plants ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus. 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 Wild Onion Mirid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , Ron M. , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Onion Mirid
What is Wild Onion Mirid?
Wild Onion Mirid (Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Wild Onion Mirid?
6‒7 mm
How do you identify Wild Onion Mirid?
exceedingly variable; in some specimens entire forewing black, except costal margin and base of radial vein
Where is Wild Onion Mirid found?
Range: e.NA (QC‒AB to FL‒TX)
What does Wild Onion Mirid eat?
The diet of the Wild Onion Mirid includes breeds on false Solomon's Seal ( Maianthemum racemosum ), Wild Geranium ( Geranium maculatum ), and sometimes other plants ( 4 ).