Green Creosote Bug
Phytocoris vanduzeei
This record describes Phytocoris vanduzeei (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the yellowish green to bright green general coloration and short first antennal segment; ratio of segment length to width of head across eyes from 0.40:1 to 0.60:1. The left genital tubercle of the male is well developed and the shaft of the left paramere is abruptly expanded distally. The vesica has a single elongate sclerotized process originating near the apex of the basal process.
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
on creosote bush ( Larrea tridentata , Zygophyllaceae)
Geographic Range
sw.US (s.CA‒w.TX, s.NV) / n. Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phytocoris vanduzeei Reuter 1912
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phytocoris vanduzeei. 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 Green Creosote Bug (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , James Bailey , onegunah , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Green Creosote Bug
What is Green Creosote Bug?
Green Creosote Bug (Phytocoris vanduzeei) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Green Creosote Bug?
4.2‒5.7 mm
How do you identify Green Creosote Bug?
Recognized by the yellowish green to bright green general coloration and short first antennal segment; ratio of segment length to width of head across eyes from 0.40:1 to 0.60:1. The left genital tubercle of the male is well developed and the shaft of the left paramere is abruptly expanded distally. The vesica has a single elongate sclerotized process originating near the apex of the basal process.
Where is Green Creosote Bug found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | on creosote bush ( Larrea tridentata , Zygophyllaceae) |
| Range | sw.US (s.CA‒w.TX, s.NV) / n. Mex. - Map |