Orthotylus basicornis
This record describes Orthotylus basicornis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Green, large (~5.7-5.8 mm), first antennal segment darkened, tylus without dark mark, second antennal segment twice width of head
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Orthotylini
- Genus
- Orthotylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NY, QC, SD, SK
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Has been taken on Salix interior and Salix longifolia
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orthotylus basicornis. 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 Orthotylus basicornis
What is Orthotylus basicornis?
Orthotylus basicornis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Orthotylus basicornis?
Green, large (~5.7-5.8 mm), first antennal segment darkened, tylus without dark mark, second antennal segment twice width of head
Where is Orthotylus basicornis found?
Range: IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NY, QC, SD, SK
What does Orthotylus basicornis eat?
The diet of the Orthotylus basicornis includes Has been taken on Salix interior and Salix longifolia.