Phytocoris luteolus
This record describes Phytocoris luteolus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The key features of P. leteolus are: 1) the wing membrane never has many minute spots; 2) the length of A1 is greater than the width of the head; 3) the antennae are yellow; 4) the pronotum never has distinct four orange stripes or spots on basal submargin; 5) the scutellum is uniformly yellowish; and 6) the wing is yellow; the clavus and the basal one-third of the corium is dark reddish; the cuneus is red with many minute, clear spots. Det. WonGun Kim, 2009
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
e. US (e.TX-GA-NC-CT-IL) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris luteolus Knight, 1923
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris luteolus. 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 luteolus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris luteolus
What is Phytocoris luteolus?
Phytocoris luteolus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Phytocoris luteolus?
The key features of P. leteolus are: 1) the wing membrane never has many minute spots; 2) the length of A1 is greater than the width of the head; 3) the antennae are yellow; 4) the pronotum never has distinct four orange stripes or spots on basal submargin; 5) the scutellum is uniformly yellowish; and 6) the wing is yellow; the clavus and the basal one-third of the corium is dark reddish; the cuneus is red with many minute, clear spots. Det. WonGun Kim, 2009
Where is Phytocoris luteolus found?
Range: e. US (e.TX-GA-NC-CT-IL) - Map