Phytocoris baboquivari
This record describes Phytocoris baboquivari (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
From Stonedahl, omitting references to figures: ...Distinguished from other brown or grayish brown species of the rostratus group by the following combination of characters: ratio of eye length to width of vertex from 0.90:1 to 1.10:1 for males; length of first antennal segment equal to or greater than posterior width of pronotum; darkened proximal half of antennal segment II with two or three pale spots dorsally, excluding pale annulus at base; left genital tubercle narrow, cylindrical; right sclerotized processed distinctly expanded beyond basal angle; and left sclerotized process with membranous sac arising from each distolateral margin. Det. Jason Botz, 2020
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
Host unknown; taken at lights.
Geographic Range
se.AZ to w.TX / n. Mex. (Chihuahua)
Seasonal Activity
April-September
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris baboquivari Stonedahl, 1988
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris baboquivari. 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 baboquivari (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris baboquivari
What is Phytocoris baboquivari?
Phytocoris baboquivari is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris baboquivari?
male: 5.13-5.67 mm; female (one paratype): 5.72 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris baboquivari?
From Stonedahl, omitting references to figures: ...Distinguished from other brown or grayish brown species of the rostratus group by the following combination of characters: ratio of eye length to width of vertex from 0.90:1 to 1.10:1 for males; length of first antennal segment equal to or greater than posterior width of pronotum; darkened proximal half of antennal segment II with two or three pale spots dorsally, excluding pale annulus at base; left genital tubercle narrow, cylindrical; right sclerotized processed distinctly expanded beyond basal angle; and left sclerotized process with membranous sac arising from each distolateral margin. Det. Jason Botz, 2020
Where is Phytocoris baboquivari found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Host unknown; taken at lights. |
| Range | se.AZ to w.TX / n. Mex. (Chihuahua) |
When is Phytocoris baboquivari active?
Phytocoris baboquivari: seasonal activity - April-September.