Pilophorus furvus
This record describes Pilophorus furvus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pilophorus furvus species group including furvus , heidemanni and nasicus is recognized by the short, squat body form, the short second antennal segment, the discontinuous posterior band of scalelike setae on the hemelytra, the absence of patches of scalelike setae on the abdominal venter, the flat vesica without a mesial spinelike process, and the habit of living on species of Pinus . Scutellum of P. furvus strongly elevated as in heidemanni ; posterior band of hemelytral setae transverse and more or less continuous, located at position of change in surface texture of corium , in contrast to heidemanni and nasicus with a discontinuous band of disjunct patches of setae located anterior to the change in hemelytral surface texture, and antennal segment 2 long.
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 US: southern AL north to central PA.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Pinus virginiana , Quercus ilicifolia
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pilophorus furvus. 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 furvus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilophorus furvus
What is Pilophorus furvus?
Pilophorus furvus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pilophorus furvus?
2.35-2.89 mm (apex tylus-cuneal facture)
How do you identify Pilophorus furvus?
Pilophorus furvus species group including furvus , heidemanni and nasicus is recognized by the short, squat body form, the short second antennal segment, the discontinuous posterior band of scalelike setae on the hemelytra, the absence of patches of scalelike setae on the abdominal venter, the flat vesica without a mesial spinelike process, and the habit of living on species of Pinus . Scutellum of P. furvus strongly elevated as in heidemanni ; posterior band of hemelytral setae transverse and more or less continuous, located at position of change in surface texture of corium , in contrast to heidemanni and nasicus with a discontinuous band of disjunct patches of setae located anterior to the change in hemelytral surface texture, and antennal segment 2 long.
Where is Pilophorus furvus found?
Range: Eastern US: southern AL north to central PA.
What does Pilophorus furvus eat?
The diet of the Pilophorus furvus includes Pinus virginiana , Quercus ilicifolia.