Plagiognathus cornicola
This record describes Plagiognathus cornicola (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the relatively small size, the coloration of dorsum ranging from orange to nearly black, calli darkened in lighter colored specimens, A1 almost totally black, A2 black at base and remainder of segment frequently infuscate, the relatively large black spots at the bases of the tibial spines, and the relatively long, slender vesica without a flange.
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
ON and NY in the north, west to IN, and south to TX and FL - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: dogwood ( Cornus spp., Cornaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plagiognathus cornicola Knight, 1923
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Plagiognathus cornicola. 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 cornicola (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiognathus cornicola
What is Plagiognathus cornicola?
Plagiognathus cornicola is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Plagiognathus cornicola?
2.95-3.27 mm (male), 2.95-2.15 mm (female)
How do you identify Plagiognathus cornicola?
Recognized by the relatively small size, the coloration of dorsum ranging from orange to nearly black, calli darkened in lighter colored specimens, A1 almost totally black, A2 black at base and remainder of segment frequently infuscate, the relatively large black spots at the bases of the tibial spines, and the relatively long, slender vesica without a flange.
Where is Plagiognathus cornicola found?
Range: ON and NY in the north, west to IN, and south to TX and FL - Map
What does Plagiognathus cornicola eat?
The diet of the Plagiognathus cornicola includes dogwood ( Cornus spp., Cornaceae).