Oak Flower Bug
Anthocoris confusus
This record describes Anthocoris confusus (species). Recorded family: Anthocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Brown or blackish ground colour. |
| Antennae | Antennae about as long as the head and pronotum, brownish, ant2 broadly ferruginous in the middle. Hemelytra elongated with parallel edges; dull above except on outer edge of exocoria and outer half of cuneus, which are shiny. |
| Legs | Legs brown or ferruginous, tibiae paler, more or less darkened at the extremities, the last segment of the tarsi darkened. Paramere with a strong and acute anteapical tooth. Photos showing key features including male paramere required. Found on a large number of deciduous trees. Fairly common and widespread in Britain. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Anthocoridae/Anthocoris_confusus.html No additional images available for this species. |
Wikipedia reference for Anthocoris confusus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthocoris_confusus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Cimicoidea
- Family
- Anthocoridae (Minute Pirate Bugs)
- Tribe
- Anthocorini
- Genus
- Anthocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on a large number of deciduous trees.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly common and widespread in Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Anthocoris confusus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Flower Bug
What is Oak Flower Bug?
Oak Flower Bug (Anthocoris confusus) is a species in the family Anthocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Oak Flower Bug found?
Habitat: Found on a large number of deciduous trees.
When is Oak Flower Bug active?
Oak Flower Bug: seasonal activity - All year round..