Phytocoris acaciae
This record describes Phytocoris acaciae (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Scutellum with reddish median line
Identification notes
Scutellum with reddish median line
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
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Mirini
- Genus
- Phytocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.CA‒Baja to w.TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
late Apr to late Sept
Diet and Behavior
Diet: catclaw acacia ( Senegalia (=Acacia) greggii , Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris acaciae Knight 1968
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris acaciae. 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 Phytocoris acaciae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris acaciae
What is Phytocoris acaciae?
Phytocoris acaciae is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris acaciae?
3.7‒4.5 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris acaciae?
Scutellum with reddish median line
Where is Phytocoris acaciae found?
Range: s.CA‒Baja to w.TX - Map
What does Phytocoris acaciae eat?
The diet of the Phytocoris acaciae includes catclaw acacia ( Senegalia (=Acacia) greggii , Fabaceae).
When is Phytocoris acaciae active?
Phytocoris acaciae: seasonal activity - late Apr to late Sept.