Pilophorus brunneus
This record describes Pilophorus brunneus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pilophorus clavatus species group including 17 species (4 eastern, 11 western, and 2 common) is recognized by the hemelytra posterior to the posterior band of scalelike setae being smooth, polished, and weakly shining laterad of the radial vein and with a matte texture mesad of the radial vein as anterior to the posterior setal band, the vesica twisted and with the mesial spinelike process with a sub-basal thumblike process, and the habit of breeding on species of dicotyledonous plants[/i]. Distinguished from other species in the clavatus group with [u]mesially offset posterior band of scalelike setae on the hemelytra, by its size, the recumbent vestiture of the dorsum, and the labium reaching to or near to the apex of the mesocoxae ; most easily confused with walshii .
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
- Phylinae
- Tribe
- Pilophorini
- Genus
- Pilophorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern North America: north to MN and ON, west to MN and IA, and south to MS and LA.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Acer platanoides , Berberis sp., Betula nigra , Carpinus caroliniana , Carya laciniosa , Carya sp., Corylus sp., Malus sp., Pyrus communis , Prunus pissardii , Salix longifolia , S. nigra , cottonwood.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pilophorus brunneus. 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 Pilophorus brunneus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilophorus brunneus
What is Pilophorus brunneus?
Pilophorus brunneus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pilophorus brunneus?
2.35-2.94 mm (apex tylus-cuneal fracture)
How do you identify Pilophorus brunneus?
Pilophorus clavatus species group including 17 species (4 eastern, 11 western, and 2 common) is recognized by the hemelytra posterior to the posterior band of scalelike setae being smooth, polished, and weakly shining laterad of the radial vein and with a matte texture mesad of the radial vein as anterior to the posterior setal band, the vesica twisted and with the mesial spinelike process with a sub-basal thumblike process, and the habit of breeding on species of dicotyledonous plants[/i]. Distinguished from other species in the clavatus group with [u]mesially offset posterior band of scalelike setae on the hemelytra, by its size, the recumbent vestiture of the dorsum, and the labium reaching to or near to the apex of the mesocoxae ; most easily confused with walshii .
Where is Pilophorus brunneus found?
Range: Eastern North America: north to MN and ON, west to MN and IA, and south to MS and LA.
What does Pilophorus brunneus eat?
The diet of the Pilophorus brunneus includes Acer platanoides , Berberis sp., Betula nigra , Carpinus caroliniana , Carya laciniosa , Carya sp., Corylus sp., Malus sp., Pyrus communis , Prunus pissardii , Salix longifolia , S. nigra , cottonwood..