Phytocoris stitti
This record describes Phytocoris stitti (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Legs clothed with short pale setae, length of setae rarely exceeding thickness of hind tibia (last couplet) Dets. Jason Botz, male & female Adults have been collected on Franseria deltoidea, F. dumosa, Grayia spinosa, Hymenoclea monogyra, H. salsola, Lycium andersonii, Purshia tridentata, Salazaria mexicana, and Sphaeralcea sp.
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 Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, on various species of [Ambrosia], with some records on other plant families. Adults come to lights.
Geographic Range
s.CA-s.AZ, s.NV - Map
Seasonal Activity
March-June based on 100s of spmns
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris stitti Knight, 1961
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris stitti. 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 stitti (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytocoris stitti
What is Phytocoris stitti?
Phytocoris stitti is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris stitti?
6.5-9.1 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris stitti?
Legs clothed with short pale setae, length of setae rarely exceeding thickness of hind tibia (last couplet) Dets. Jason Botz, male & female
Where is Phytocoris stitti found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | widely distributed in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, on various species of [Ambrosia], with some records on other plant families. Adults come to lights. |
| Range | s.CA-s.AZ, s.NV - Map |
When is Phytocoris stitti active?
Phytocoris stitti: seasonal activity - March-June based on 100s of spmns.