Phoenicocoris strobicola
This record describes Phoenicocoris strobicola (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
1) Thoracic pleura and lateral margins of abdominal sternum with woolly or scalelike setae; 2) A2 >> head width; and 3) Antennae and legs pale yellow.
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
eastern Nearctic species found from Nova Scotia west to Ontario and Minnesota in the north, south to West Virginia and Illinois.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Eastern white pine ( Pinus strobus )
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phoenicocoris strobicola. 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 strobicola (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim
Frequently Asked Questions About Phoenicocoris strobicola
What is Phoenicocoris strobicola?
Phoenicocoris strobicola is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phoenicocoris strobicola?
3.13-3.50 (male); 2.80-3.15 (female)
How do you identify Phoenicocoris strobicola?
1) Thoracic pleura and lateral margins of abdominal sternum with woolly or scalelike setae; 2) A2 >> head width; and 3) Antennae and legs pale yellow.
Where is Phoenicocoris strobicola found?
Range: eastern Nearctic species found from Nova Scotia west to Ontario and Minnesota in the north, south to West Virginia and Illinois.
What does Phoenicocoris strobicola eat?
The diet of the Phoenicocoris strobicola includes Eastern white pine ( Pinus strobus ).