Phytocoris fuscipennis
This record describes Phytocoris fuscipennis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
body size and general coloration is quite variable, ranging from small, almost uniformly pale yellow specimens to large individuals that are extensively darkened with fuscous Type Locality: described from 28 males collected in Cochise Co., Arizona
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
AZ to w. TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
mid August to late Sept
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris fuscipennis Knight, 1934
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris fuscipennis. 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 fuscipennis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris fuscipennis
What is Phytocoris fuscipennis?
Phytocoris fuscipennis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Phytocoris fuscipennis?
body size and general coloration is quite variable, ranging from small, almost uniformly pale yellow specimens to large individuals that are extensively darkened with fuscous
Where is Phytocoris fuscipennis found?
Range: AZ to w. TX - Map
When is Phytocoris fuscipennis active?
Phytocoris fuscipennis: seasonal activity - mid August to late Sept.