Phytocoris ramosus
This record describes Phytocoris ramosus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Brownish yellow general coloration; ratio of length of antennal segment I to width of head across eyes 0.65:1 to 0.85:1; front tibiae without dark annuli Det. J. Botz, 2020 described from seven specimens collected on creosote ( Larrea tridentata (=divaricata) , Zygophyllaceae) at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, 19 April 1924, A. A. Nichol.
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
Mojave, Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts
Geographic Range
w US (sCA-wTX-sUT-sNV) - Map
Seasonal Activity
mid February to mid December based on 676 specimens
Diet and Behavior
Diet: breeds on creosote ( Larrea tridentata , Zygophyllaceae) and is often encountered in great abundance.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris ramosus Uhler 1894
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris ramosus. 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 ramosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris ramosus
What is Phytocoris ramosus?
Phytocoris ramosus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Phytocoris ramosus?
Brownish yellow general coloration; ratio of length of antennal segment I to width of head across eyes 0.65:1 to 0.85:1; front tibiae without dark annuli Det. J. Botz, 2020
Where is Phytocoris ramosus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mojave, Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts |
| Range | w US (sCA-wTX-sUT-sNV) - Map |
What does Phytocoris ramosus eat?
The diet of the Phytocoris ramosus includes breeds on creosote ( Larrea tridentata , Zygophyllaceae) and is often encountered in great abundance..
When is Phytocoris ramosus active?
Phytocoris ramosus: seasonal activity - mid February to mid December based on 676 specimens.