Parthenicus vaccini
This record describes Parthenicus vaccini (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species is recognized by the overall gray to grayish-green coloration, with numerous fuscous spots on the dorsum, legs, and antennae; and the long rostrum that extends to near the base of the genital capsule. Males are always macropterous, whereas females are known from both macropterous and subbrachypterous or short-winged individuals with abbreviated hemelytral membranes.
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
- Parthenicus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (MA, NY, NJ, NH, VA, FL, MI)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Pinebarren goldenheather, Hudsonia ericoides L. (Cistaceae); woolly beachheather, H. tomentosa Nutt.; and beach pinweed, Lechia maritima Leggett (Cistaceae)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Parthenicus vaccini. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Parthenicus vaccini
What is Parthenicus vaccini?
Parthenicus vaccini is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Parthenicus vaccini?
2.68-2.96 mm (male, macropterous female); 2.08-2.30 mm (Length to apex of abdomen, brachypterous female)
How do you identify Parthenicus vaccini?
This species is recognized by the overall gray to grayish-green coloration, with numerous fuscous spots on the dorsum, legs, and antennae; and the long rostrum that extends to near the base of the genital capsule. Males are always macropterous, whereas females are known from both macropterous and subbrachypterous or short-winged individuals with abbreviated hemelytral membranes.
Where is Parthenicus vaccini found?
Range: e. US (MA, NY, NJ, NH, VA, FL, MI)
What does Parthenicus vaccini eat?
The diet of the Parthenicus vaccini includes Pinebarren goldenheather, Hudsonia ericoides L. (Cistaceae); woolly beachheather, H. tomentosa Nutt.; and beach pinweed, Lechia maritima Leggett (Cistaceae).