Plagiognathus brunneus
This record describes Plagiognathus brunneus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dark A1-A2 (fig. 15), a shared character w obscurus , but distinguished from obscurus by silvery, slightly woolly appearance of dorsal vestiture and pale anterior area of corium often not extending posteriorly along clavus in males as commonly seen in obscurus . Det. M.D. Schwartz, 2011 Unequivocally distinguished from obscurus only by form of 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
- Phylini
- Genus
- Plagiognathus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Widely distributed across n. NA, from QC and the NT in the east to AK in the west, south to northern AZ and NM in the west and to PA and WV in the east - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: most frequently breeds on the Fabaceae and Rosaceae, as well as a variety of other plant groups.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plagiognathus brunneus (Provancher)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Plagiognathus 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 Plagiognathus brunneus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiognathus brunneus
What is Plagiognathus brunneus?
Plagiognathus brunneus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Plagiognathus brunneus?
Dark A1-A2 (fig. 15), a shared character w obscurus , but distinguished from obscurus by silvery, slightly woolly appearance of dorsal vestiture and pale anterior area of corium often not extending posteriorly along clavus in males as commonly seen in obscurus . Det. M.D. Schwartz, 2011 Unequivocally distinguished from obscurus only by form of vesica
Where is Plagiognathus brunneus found?
Range: Widely distributed across n. NA, from QC and the NT in the east to AK in the west, south to northern AZ and NM in the west and to PA and WV in the east - Map
What does Plagiognathus brunneus eat?
The diet of the Plagiognathus brunneus includes Hosts: most frequently breeds on the Fabaceae and Rosaceae, as well as a variety of other plant groups..