Phoenicocoris claricornis
This record describes Phoenicocoris claricornis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
positive identification would be furthered by lateral view of thorax; whether scalelike setae are present or not (Schwartz, pers. comm. to =v=, 2012) Det. M.D. Schwartz 2012
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
- Phylinae
- Tribe
- Nasocorini
- Genus
- Phoenicocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US (c.TX-GA-ME-TN) - Map (BG data) , uncommon
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plants are pitch pine ( Pinus rigida Miller) and Virginia or scrub pine ( P. virginiana Miller) (Pinaceae)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phoenicocoris claricornis. 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 Phoenicocoris claricornis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Phoenicocoris claricornis
What is Phoenicocoris claricornis?
Phoenicocoris claricornis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phoenicocoris claricornis?
male 2.81 (2.40–3.13), female 2.91 (2.73–3.00)
How do you identify Phoenicocoris claricornis?
positive identification would be furthered by lateral view of thorax; whether scalelike setae are present or not (Schwartz, pers. comm. to =v=, 2012) Det. M.D. Schwartz 2012
Where is Phoenicocoris claricornis found?
Range: e US (c.TX-GA-ME-TN) - Map (BG data) , uncommon
What does Phoenicocoris claricornis eat?
The diet of the Phoenicocoris claricornis includes Host plants are pitch pine ( Pinus rigida Miller) and Virginia or scrub pine ( P. virginiana Miller) (Pinaceae).