Orthotylus coagulatus
This record describes Orthotylus coagulatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antennomere 2 longer than basal width of pronotum, dorsum mottled green with patches of whitish scales, dark spots on membrane behind veins, rostrum extends to about middle coxae, tibial spines brownish
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
w.NA (BC-MB to s.CA-w.TX) / Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Taken on lambsquarters ( Chenopodium album , Chenopodiaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Orthotylus coagulatus (Uhler 1877)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orthotylus coagulatus. 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 coagulatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthotylus coagulatus
What is Orthotylus coagulatus?
Orthotylus coagulatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Orthotylus coagulatus?
Antennomere 2 longer than basal width of pronotum, dorsum mottled green with patches of whitish scales, dark spots on membrane behind veins, rostrum extends to about middle coxae, tibial spines brownish
Where is Orthotylus coagulatus found?
Range: w.NA (BC-MB to s.CA-w.TX) / Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What does Orthotylus coagulatus eat?
The diet of the Orthotylus coagulatus includes Taken on lambsquarters ( Chenopodium album , Chenopodiaceae).