Orthotylus caprai
This record describes Orthotylus caprai (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3mm. Bright green, cuneus paler. Dorsal pubescence: dense semi-erect long brownish-black & fine prone yellowish hairs. Rostrum ≈ apex of hind coxae. Left clasper with 4-5 distinctive large teeth on outer edge of lobe. Tibial spines >tibia thickness, brown. Detailed photos showing male parameres required. Arboreal, on Cypress family of conifers. A Mediterranean species which has spread across Europe.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Arboreal, on Cypress family of conifers.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Uncommon.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orthotylus caprai. 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 Orthotylus caprai (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthotylus caprai
What is Orthotylus caprai?
Orthotylus caprai is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Orthotylus caprai?
3mm. Bright green, cuneus paler. Dorsal pubescence: dense semi-erect long brownish-black & fine prone yellowish hairs. Rostrum ≈ apex of hind coxae. Left clasper with 4-5 distinctive large
Where is Orthotylus caprai found?
Habitat: Arboreal, on Cypress family of conifers.