Phytocoris roseus
This record describes Phytocoris roseus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hemelytra tinged or marked with red, sometimes almost entirely reddened ...Distinguished from other plenus group species by the red tinge or marking on the hemelytra, long first antennal segment, fuscous second antennal segment with pale median annulus, and the annulated tibiae.
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
widely distributed in the chaparral province of southwestern California from San Diego County north to San Benito County.
Geographic Range
s.CA-AZ-se.UT / n. Mex. - Map , particularly common in sw. Calif.
Seasonal Activity
late April 28 to early Aug per several hundred spmns
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Found on Eastern Mojave buckwheat ( Eriogonum fasciculatum , Polygonaceae)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris roseus. 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 roseus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris roseus
What is Phytocoris roseus?
Phytocoris roseus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris roseus?
5.6-7.3 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris roseus?
Hemelytra tinged or marked with red, sometimes almost entirely reddened ...Distinguished from other plenus group species by the red tinge or marking on the hemelytra, long first antennal segment, fuscous second antennal segment with pale median annulus, and the annulated tibiae.
Where is Phytocoris roseus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | widely distributed in the chaparral province of southwestern California from San Diego County north to San Benito County. |
| Range | s.CA-AZ-se.UT / n. Mex. - Map , particularly common in sw. Calif. |
What does Phytocoris roseus eat?
The diet of the Phytocoris roseus includes Found on Eastern Mojave buckwheat ( Eriogonum fasciculatum , Polygonaceae).
When is Phytocoris roseus active?
Phytocoris roseus: seasonal activity - late April 28 to early Aug per several hundred spmns.