Orius vicinus
This record describes Orius vicinus (species). Recorded family: Anthocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Length 2.0-2.6 mm. Small Flower Bug, sometimes called a Pirate Bug. |
| Body | Body more or less parallel, somewhat wider at abdomen in female. |
| Head | Head, pronotum, and scutellum dark brown or blackish; hemelytra yellowish brown, more rarely darker at cuneus. |
| Head | Head with a few long bristles and an even pubescence, sometimes rather dense in female. |
| Antennae | Antennae segments 1, 3, and 4 brownish, segment 2 somewhat paler. Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify this species. A photograph alone is not sufficient because key features are not obvious and there are one or more similar species. Feeds on a wide variety of insect and mite species as well as pollen. No additional images available for this species. |
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
- Oriini
- Genus
- Orius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Feeds on a wide variety of insect and mite species as well as pollen.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly common throughout Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orius vicinus. 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 Orius vicinus (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Orius vicinus
What is Orius vicinus?
Orius vicinus is a species in the family Anthocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Orius vicinus?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | 2.0-2.6 mm. Small Flower Bug, sometimes called a Pirate Bug. |
| Body | Body more or less parallel, somewhat wider at abdomen in female. |
| Head | Head, pronotum, and scutellum dark brown or blackish; hemelytra yellowish brown, more rarely darker at cuneus. |
| Head | Head with a few long bristles and an even pubescence, sometimes rather dense in female. |
| Antennae | Antennae segments 1, 3, and 4 brownish, segment 2 somewhat paler. |
Where is Orius vicinus found?
Habitat: Feeds on a wide variety of insect and mite species as well as pollen.