Orthonotus rufifrons
This record describes Orthonotus rufifrons (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A distinctive dark plant bug which is covered in pale hairs, although the sexes are markedly dimorphic. Females are brachypterous and much more rounded in shape; the more elongate and parallel-sided males are macropterous. The 2nd antennal segment has a dark ring at the base in females but is wholly dark in males. Females have a dark red head. Fairly frequent throughout England and Wales. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Favours nettles in dampish woodland.
Seasonal Activity
Adult June to September.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly frequent throughout England and Wales.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orthonotus rufifrons. 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 Orthonotus rufifrons (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthonotus rufifrons
What is Orthonotus rufifrons?
Orthonotus rufifrons is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Orthonotus rufifrons found?
Habitat: Favours nettles in dampish woodland.
When is Orthonotus rufifrons active?
Orthonotus rufifrons: seasonal activity - Adult June to September..