Orthotylus ramus
This record describes Orthotylus ramus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
ant. pale orange, femora very pale green, end tarsi dark, subtle pale orange band along the pronotal-scutellar suture, apical wing membrane has a faint rose tinge. Dets. Michael Schwartz, 2025 Knight's indentifying characters, hemelytra and veins of membrane yellowish green, veins often pale are not very helpful. Type Locality: Ohio
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-FL-NY-IA) / Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host Piants: Hickory ( Carya sp.) and pecan ( Carya illinoensis )
Life History
according to Johnston these insects feed largely on the catkins or male flowers and but very little on the pistillate flowers.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Orthotylus ramus Knight, 1927
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orthotylus ramus. 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 ramus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , John Schneider , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthotylus ramus
What is Orthotylus ramus?
Orthotylus ramus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Orthotylus ramus?
3.9-4.1 mm
How do you identify Orthotylus ramus?
ant. pale orange, femora very pale green, end tarsi dark, subtle pale orange band along the pronotal-scutellar suture, apical wing membrane has a faint rose tinge. Dets. Michael Schwartz, 2025 Knight's indentifying characters, hemelytra and veins of membrane yellowish green, veins often pale are not very helpful.
Where is Orthotylus ramus found?
Range: e. US (TX-FL-NY-IA) / Mex. - Map
What does Orthotylus ramus eat?
The diet of the Orthotylus ramus includes Host Piants: Hickory ( Carya sp.) and pecan ( Carya illinoensis ).
What is the life cycle of a Orthotylus ramus?
according to Johnston these insects feed largely on the catkins or male flowers and but very little on the pistillate flowers.