Orthotylus submarginatus
This record describes Orthotylus submarginatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dorsum pale salmon to orange; antennae, front of head, lateral margins of pronotal disk, scutellum, rather broad area on either side of commissure, embolium, area at apex of corium, apex of cuneus, and membrane, blackish or black; rostrum, except apex, pale; legs mostly pale, with hind femora dusky and tibiae almost black. Orange color can fade to green in collected specimens.
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
Eastern North America (ne NA per BG data)
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Jul (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Black locust ( Robinia pseudoacacia )
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orthotylus submarginatus. 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 submarginatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthotylus submarginatus
What is Orthotylus submarginatus?
Orthotylus submarginatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Orthotylus submarginatus?
4-4.6 mm
How do you identify Orthotylus submarginatus?
Dorsum pale salmon to orange; antennae, front of head, lateral margins of pronotal disk, scutellum, rather broad area on either side of commissure, embolium, area at apex of corium, apex of cuneus, and membrane, blackish or black; rostrum, except apex, pale; legs mostly pale, with hind femora dusky and tibiae almost black. Orange color can fade to green in collected specimens.
Where is Orthotylus submarginatus found?
Range: Eastern North America (ne NA per BG data)
What does Orthotylus submarginatus eat?
The diet of the Orthotylus submarginatus includes Black locust ( Robinia pseudoacacia ).
When is Orthotylus submarginatus active?
Orthotylus submarginatus: seasonal activity - Jun-Jul (BG data).