Orthotylus flavosparsus
This record describes Orthotylus flavosparsus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small green bug that is similar to many other species. It has green wing membrane cells and patches of silvery hairs on the dorsal side, giving a white-speckled appearance It is associated with Chenopodiaceae such as fat-hen and oraches. Dissection of male genitalia will confirm identification. Found on chenopods such as Fat-hen and oraches. A common species throughout much of Britain. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/orthotylus_flavosparsus.html
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
Habitat
Found on chenopods such as Fat-hen and oraches.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June-September.
Additional species information
Recorded status
A common species throughout much of Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orthotylus flavosparsus. 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 flavosparsus (8)
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthotylus flavosparsus
What is Orthotylus flavosparsus?
Orthotylus flavosparsus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Orthotylus flavosparsus found?
Habitat: Found on chenopods such as Fat-hen and oraches.
When is Orthotylus flavosparsus active?
Orthotylus flavosparsus: seasonal activity - Adult: June-September..