Orthotylus ornatus
This record describes Orthotylus ornatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
variable, but usually hind femora fuscous and light-colored areas of dorsum occasionally tinged with salmon , also (but not diagnostic) buldging eyes, dark ant. (esp. A1-A2), and pale scutellum Type Locality: Described from three females and one male taken at Honeoye Falls, New York, in June and July, 1915, by Mr. M. D. Leonard.
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
e. US (TX-GA-ON-MN, AB, CO) - Map , mostly Chicago to c.TX
Seasonal Activity
mostly Mar-Jun ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: willow ( Salix , Salicaceae) ( 4 ) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Orthotylus ornatus Van Duzee 1916
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orthotylus ornatus. 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 ornatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthotylus ornatus
What is Orthotylus ornatus?
Orthotylus ornatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Orthotylus ornatus?
variable, but usually hind femora fuscous and light-colored areas of dorsum occasionally tinged with salmon , also (but not diagnostic) buldging eyes, dark ant. (esp. A1-A2), and pale scutellum
Where is Orthotylus ornatus found?
Range: e. US (TX-GA-ON-MN, AB, CO) - Map , mostly Chicago to c.TX
What does Orthotylus ornatus eat?
The diet of the Orthotylus ornatus includes willow ( Salix , Salicaceae) ( 4 ) ( 5 ).
When is Orthotylus ornatus active?
Orthotylus ornatus: seasonal activity - mostly Mar-Jun ( 3 ).