Phytocoris antennalis
This record describes Phytocoris antennalis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
1) A2 black at base, with a light-colored band more distad ; 2) A1 slender and A1 > width of pronotum at base; and 3) Four small, black, conical projections, two on either side of median line, present near posterior margin of pronotum
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
Known from QC and MA south to FL and west to IA and OK ( 3 )
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris antennalis. 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 antennalis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris antennalis
What is Phytocoris antennalis?
Phytocoris antennalis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris antennalis?
5-6 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris antennalis?
1) A2 black at base, with a light-colored band more distad ; 2) A1 slender and A1 > width of pronotum at base; and 3) Four small, black, conical projections, two on either side of median line, present near posterior margin of pronotum
Where is Phytocoris antennalis found?
Range: Known from QC and MA south to FL and west to IA and OK ( 3 )