Phytocoris piceicola 0
Phytocoris piceicola
This record describes Phytocoris piceicola (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pale and dark annuli on front tibiae similar in width; similar to fraterculus , distinguished by the paler grayish yellow general color, dorsum lightly marked with brown; antennomere 2 yellowish brown; membrane veins tinged with red; protibial pale annuli about as broad as dark ones
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‒NM‒CO
Seasonal Activity
early Jul‒Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The only host plant record is spruce ( Picea sp., Pinaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris piceicola Knight 1928
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris piceicola. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris piceicola 0
What is Phytocoris piceicola 0?
Phytocoris piceicola 0 (Phytocoris piceicola) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris piceicola 0?
6.1‒7.2 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris piceicola 0?
Pale and dark annuli on front tibiae similar in width; similar to fraterculus , distinguished by the paler grayish yellow general color, dorsum lightly marked with brown; antennomere 2 yellowish brown; membrane veins tinged with red; protibial pale annuli about as broad as dark ones
Where is Phytocoris piceicola 0 found?
Range: AZ‒NM‒CO
What does Phytocoris piceicola 0 eat?
The diet of the Phytocoris piceicola 0 includes The only host plant record is spruce ( Picea sp., Pinaceae).
When is Phytocoris piceicola 0 active?
Phytocoris piceicola 0: seasonal activity - early Jul‒Aug.