Phytocoris exemplus
This record describes Phytocoris exemplus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
1) Pronotal disk with black spots on basal margin; and 2) Apical area of corium with strong fuscous marks. Belongs to Group III of Knight's eastern species.
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
cypress swamps
Geographic Range
LA - Map , wider e.US dist. per BG data
Diet and Behavior
Diet: bald cypress ( Taxodium distichum , Cupressaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris exemplus Knight, 1926
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris exemplus. 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 exemplus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris exemplus
What is Phytocoris exemplus?
Phytocoris exemplus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Phytocoris exemplus?
1) Pronotal disk with black spots on basal margin; and 2) Apical area of corium with strong fuscous marks. Belongs to Group III of Knight's eastern species.
Where is Phytocoris exemplus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | cypress swamps |
| Range | LA - Map , wider e.US dist. per BG data |
What does Phytocoris exemplus eat?
The diet of the Phytocoris exemplus includes bald cypress ( Taxodium distichum , Cupressaceae).