Pilophorus clavatus
This record describes Pilophorus clavatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 4.5 mm. Pilophorus species are rather ant-like bugs, which feed on aphids and have silvery bands on the forewings formed by pale hairs. In P. clavatus the posterior band is not continuous across the forewings and is displaced forwards in the centre (where it crosses the clavus). The pronotum and forewings are also covered in fine hairs. Photographs showing key features required. Locally frequent across much of Britain. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/pilophorus_clavatus.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On Willows.
Seasonal Activity
Summer-Autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Locally frequent across much of Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pilophorus clavatus. 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 clavatus (8)
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilophorus clavatus
What is Pilophorus clavatus?
Pilophorus clavatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pilophorus clavatus?
4.5 mm.
Where is Pilophorus clavatus found?
Habitat: On Willows.
When is Pilophorus clavatus active?
Pilophorus clavatus: seasonal activity - Summer-Autumn..