Phytocoris lineatus
This record describes Phytocoris lineatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished from other brown or grayish brown species of the rostratus group by... ratio of eye length to width of vertex less than or equal to 1.10:1 for males; pronotal disk with pale line medially; genital capsule of male with weak, ridgelike protuberance above base of left paramere... and structure of the male genitalia
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 plant association not known, according to Stonedahl Found on Juniperus generally above 1500 m elev. (J.T. Botz, personal observation).
Geographic Range
AZ‒UT‒CO
Seasonal Activity
Adults Jul‒Aug
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris lineatus Reuter 1909
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris lineatus. 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 lineatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris lineatus
What is Phytocoris lineatus?
Phytocoris lineatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris lineatus?
5.6-6.2 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris lineatus?
Distinguished from other brown or grayish brown species of the rostratus group by... ratio of eye length to width of vertex less than or equal to 1.10:1 for males; pronotal disk with pale line medially; genital capsule of male with weak, ridgelike protuberance above base of left paramere... and structure of the male genitalia
Where is Phytocoris lineatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Host plant association not known, according to Stonedahl Found on Juniperus generally above 1500 m elev. (J.T. Botz, personal observation). |
| Range | AZ‒UT‒CO |
When is Phytocoris lineatus active?
Phytocoris lineatus: seasonal activity - Adults Jul‒Aug.