Phytocoris rostratus 0
Phytocoris rostratus
This record describes Phytocoris rostratus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The wing membrane of the female is strongly abbreviated and reaches only slightly beyond the apex of the cuneus. Type Locality: Described from 68 spmns coll'ed in Nye Co. and Washoe Co., Nevada.
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-WA-ID-UT based on 165 spmns - Map , mostly CA-NV-AZ
Seasonal Activity
late May to late Oct
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults collected from Artemisia tridentata, Chrysothamnus nauseosus, C. viscidiflorus, Eriogonum fasiciculatum polifolium and Gutierrezia sarothrae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris rostratus Knight, 1968
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris rostratus. 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 rostratus 0
What is Phytocoris rostratus 0?
Phytocoris rostratus 0 (Phytocoris rostratus) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris rostratus 0?
Length 4.0-5.5 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris rostratus 0?
The wing membrane of the female is strongly abbreviated and reaches only slightly beyond the apex of the cuneus.
Where is Phytocoris rostratus 0 found?
Range: CA-WA-ID-UT based on 165 spmns - Map , mostly CA-NV-AZ
When is Phytocoris rostratus 0 active?
Phytocoris rostratus 0: seasonal activity - late May to late Oct.
What is the life cycle of a Phytocoris rostratus 0?
Adults collected from Artemisia tridentata, Chrysothamnus nauseosus, C. viscidiflorus, Eriogonum fasiciculatum polifolium and Gutierrezia sarothrae