Phytocoris roseipennis
This record describes Phytocoris roseipennis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hemelytra tinged or marked with red; ratio oflength ofantennal segment I to posterior width of pronotum from 0.90:1 to 1.10:1 for males distinguished from other species of this group by the reddish tinge on the hemelytra, especially in the male; long first antennal segment Type Locality: Described from 25 specimens collected in Cochise and Santa Cruz counties, Arizona.
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
se.AZ to w.TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
early Sept to mid Oct
Diet and Behavior
Life History
large series of males and females was taken 2 mi N of Lochiel, Santa Cruz Co., on grama grass, Bouteloua hirsuta Knight lists Aristida, Hilaria , and Velota as other potential grass hosts of roseipennis .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris roseipennis Knight, 1934
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris roseipennis. 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 roseipennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris roseipennis
What is Phytocoris roseipennis?
Phytocoris roseipennis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris roseipennis?
male 8.1-8.8 mm, female 7.1-7.5 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris roseipennis?
Hemelytra tinged or marked with red; ratio oflength ofantennal segment I to posterior width of pronotum from 0.90:1 to 1.10:1 for males distinguished from other species of this group by the reddish tinge on the hemelytra, especially in the male; long first antennal segment
Where is Phytocoris roseipennis found?
Range: se.AZ to w.TX - Map
When is Phytocoris roseipennis active?
Phytocoris roseipennis: seasonal activity - early Sept to mid Oct.
What is the life cycle of a Phytocoris roseipennis?
large series of males and females was taken 2 mi N of Lochiel, Santa Cruz Co., on grama grass, Bouteloua hirsuta Knight lists Aristida, Hilaria , and Velota as other potential grass hosts of roseipennis .