Pilophorus piceicola
This record describes Pilophorus piceicola (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pilophorus amoenus species group including amoenus , piceicola , and strobicola is recognized by the hemelytra with a uniform texture posteriad of the posterior band of scalelike setae, the A3 completely white , the flat vesica with a simple mesial spinelike process, and the habit of breeding on species of Pinus . Distinguished from amoenus and strobicola by the more strongly increassate A2 , the entirely white A4 , the smaller size and more compact body form , and the shorter mesial spine of the vesica.
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
ne. NA: west to MB, north to MB, QC, and ME, and south to TN
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Picea spp., Pinus sylvestris , Pseudotsuga menziesii
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pilophorus piceicola Knight, 1926
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pilophorus piceicola. 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 piceicola (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilophorus piceicola
What is Pilophorus piceicola?
Pilophorus piceicola is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pilophorus piceicola?
2.97-3.27 mm (apex tylus-cuneal fracture)
How do you identify Pilophorus piceicola?
Pilophorus amoenus species group including amoenus , piceicola , and strobicola is recognized by the hemelytra with a uniform texture posteriad of the posterior band of scalelike setae, the A3 completely white , the flat vesica with a simple mesial spinelike process, and the habit of breeding on species of Pinus . Distinguished from amoenus and strobicola by the more strongly increassate A2 , the entirely white A4 , the smaller size and more compact body form , and the shorter mesial spine of the vesica.
Where is Pilophorus piceicola found?
Range: ne. NA: west to MB, north to MB, QC, and ME, and south to TN
What does Pilophorus piceicola eat?
The diet of the Pilophorus piceicola includes Picea spp., Pinus sylvestris , Pseudotsuga menziesii.