Phytocoris hettenshawi
This record describes Phytocoris hettenshawi (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Types: described from 16 spmns coll'ed near the Hettenshaw Valley, Van Duzen Rd., Trinity Co., Calif., 4 July-15 August, 1943, 1949-1951, ex. Arctostaphylos sp., B. P. Bliven
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
distributed throughout the coastal mountain ranges, Cascade Range, and Sierra Nevada Mts. of Calif.
Geographic Range
CA - Map
Seasonal Activity
early May to early Sept based on 160 spmns
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults and nymphs coll'ed only from manzanita ( Arctostaphylos , Ericaceae) , the only member of the cunealis group that does not inhabit plants belonging to the family Fagaceae.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris hettenshawi Bliven, 1956
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris hettenshawi. 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 hettenshawi (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris hettenshawi
What is Phytocoris hettenshawi?
Phytocoris hettenshawi is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris hettenshawi?
Length 6.7-8.5 mm
Where is Phytocoris hettenshawi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | distributed throughout the coastal mountain ranges, Cascade Range, and Sierra Nevada Mts. of Calif. |
| Range | CA - Map |
What does Phytocoris hettenshawi eat?
The diet of the Phytocoris hettenshawi includes Adults and nymphs coll'ed only from manzanita ( Arctostaphylos , Ericaceae) , the only member of the cunealis group that does not inhabit plants belonging to the family Fagaceae..
When is Phytocoris hettenshawi active?
Phytocoris hettenshawi: seasonal activity - early May to early Sept based on 160 spmns.