Phytocoris minituberculatus
This record describes Phytocoris minituberculatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Propleuron pale with two transverse fuscous lines medially (last couplet) Det. Jason Botz, 2020 Females of this species have the wing membrane abbreviated and just covering the apex of the abdomen.
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
CA-NV - Map
Seasonal Activity
mid March to early June
Diet and Behavior
Life History
one female from Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino Co., CA was swept from burrobush ( Ambrosia dumosa , Asteraceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris minituberculatus Knight, 1968
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris minituberculatus. 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 minituberculatus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris minituberculatus
What is Phytocoris minituberculatus?
Phytocoris minituberculatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris minituberculatus?
Length 5.1-6.5 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris minituberculatus?
Propleuron pale with two transverse fuscous lines medially (last couplet) Det. Jason Botz, 2020
Where is Phytocoris minituberculatus found?
Range: CA-NV - Map
When is Phytocoris minituberculatus active?
Phytocoris minituberculatus: seasonal activity - mid March to early June.
What is the life cycle of a Phytocoris minituberculatus?
one female from Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino Co., CA was swept from burrobush ( Ambrosia dumosa , Asteraceae)