Phytocoris tricinctus 0
Phytocoris tricinctus
This record describes Phytocoris tricinctus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
last couplet in Stonedahl's key: Brown general coloration; abdomen without black longitudinal lines laterally Types: Described from 13 specimens collected in Pima and Pinal counties, Arizona. The male holotype and nine paratypes were taken at Superior, Pinal Co., 1 August 1930, E. D. Ball.
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
AZ (Cochise, Gila, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties) - Map
Seasonal Activity
late Apr to mid Nov
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults collected on Rhus microphylla and on Rhamnus sp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris tricinctus Knight, 1968
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris tricinctus. 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 tricinctus 0
What is Phytocoris tricinctus 0?
Phytocoris tricinctus 0 (Phytocoris tricinctus) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Phytocoris tricinctus 0?
Length 4.0-4.6 mm
How do you identify Phytocoris tricinctus 0?
last couplet in Stonedahl's key: Brown general coloration; abdomen without black longitudinal lines laterally
Where is Phytocoris tricinctus 0 found?
Range: AZ (Cochise, Gila, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties) - Map
When is Phytocoris tricinctus 0 active?
Phytocoris tricinctus 0: seasonal activity - late Apr to mid Nov.
What is the life cycle of a Phytocoris tricinctus 0?
Adults collected on Rhus microphylla and on Rhamnus sp.