Phytocoris rubrimaculatus
This record describes Phytocoris rubrimaculatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinguished from other species of the cunealis group by the red or reddish orange mottled pattern on the pronotal disk and hemelytra Type Locality: Mt. Palomar, San Diego Co., California, 18 July 1963, R. L. Langston
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
southwestern mountain ranges of Calif. from Los Angeles County to San Diego County.
Geographic Range
s.CA - Map
Seasonal Activity
late May to mid Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults coll'ed from canyon live oak ( Quercus chrysolepis , Fagaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris rubrimaculatus Stonedahl, 1988
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris rubrimaculatus. 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 rubrimaculatus
What is Phytocoris rubrimaculatus?
Phytocoris rubrimaculatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Phytocoris rubrimaculatus?
distinguished from other species of the cunealis group by the red or reddish orange mottled pattern on the pronotal disk and hemelytra
Where is Phytocoris rubrimaculatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | southwestern mountain ranges of Calif. from Los Angeles County to San Diego County. |
| Range | s.CA - Map |
What does Phytocoris rubrimaculatus eat?
The diet of the Phytocoris rubrimaculatus includes Adults coll'ed from canyon live oak ( Quercus chrysolepis , Fagaceae).
When is Phytocoris rubrimaculatus active?
Phytocoris rubrimaculatus: seasonal activity - late May to mid Aug.