Pilophorus cembroides
This record describes Pilophorus cembroides (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized among members of the exiguus group by its small size, campanulate pronotum, bicolored antennal segment 4, and the posterior band of scalelike setae not offset at the radial vein
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
Habitat
found on Mexican Pinyon Pine ( Pinus cembroides )
Geographic Range
western TX; Mexico
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pilophorus cembroides. 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 cembroides (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilophorus cembroides
What is Pilophorus cembroides?
Pilophorus cembroides is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pilophorus cembroides?
2.49 mm from apex of tylus to cuneal fracture
How do you identify Pilophorus cembroides?
Recognized among members of the exiguus group by its small size, campanulate pronotum, bicolored antennal segment 4, and the posterior band of scalelike setae not offset at the radial vein
Where is Pilophorus cembroides found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | found on Mexican Pinyon Pine ( Pinus cembroides ) |
| Range | western TX; Mexico |