Phytocoris adenostomae
This record describes Phytocoris adenostomae (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Oak Grove, San Diego Co., California, September 10, 1975, ex Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr., J. D. Pinto (AMNH). Paratypes from Riverside Co., Calif.
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
Habitat
chaparral region of s. California
Geographic Range
s.Calif. (Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: breeds on Redshank ( Adenostoma sparsifolium , Rosaceae), the only mirid other than the Western Plant Bug ( Rhinacloa forticornis ) that breeds on A. sparsifolium
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris adenostomae Stonedahl, 1985
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris adenostomae. 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 Phytocoris adenostomae
What is Phytocoris adenostomae?
Phytocoris adenostomae is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris adenostomae?
Length: 3.94-4.48 mm
Where is Phytocoris adenostomae found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | chaparral region of s. California |
| Range | s.Calif. (Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties) - Map |
What does Phytocoris adenostomae eat?
The diet of the Phytocoris adenostomae includes breeds on Redshank ( Adenostoma sparsifolium , Rosaceae), the only mirid other than the Western Plant Bug ( Rhinacloa forticornis ) that breeds on A. sparsifolium.