Phytocoris albellus
This record describes Phytocoris albellus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type: Described from a single female collected at Payson, Gila Co., Arizona, 3 August 1929, E. D. Ball.
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-AZ - Map ( 3 ) , uncommon
Diet and Behavior
Diet: four spmns coll'ed nr Bagdad, AZ, swept from Utah Juniper ( Juniperus osteosperma , Cupressaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris albellus Knight, 1934
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris albellus. 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 albellus
What is Phytocoris albellus?
Phytocoris albellus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris albellus?
Length 3.5-4.1 mm
Where is Phytocoris albellus found?
Range: s.CA-AZ - Map ( 3 ) , uncommon
What does Phytocoris albellus eat?
The diet of the Phytocoris albellus includes four spmns coll'ed nr Bagdad, AZ, swept from Utah Juniper ( Juniperus osteosperma , Cupressaceae).