Plagiognathus delicatus
This record describes Plagiognathus delicatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
size relatively small, dorsum dominated by orange, calli usually darkened (fig, 7), scape black, pedicel usually pale (base sometimes black) (fig. 16), tibial spines with tiny dark spots at bases, tibiae pale at articulation with femur - - Fig. 16 Det. Stephen Luk, 2017
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
e. US (s. ON to c. TX) - Map , uncommonly reported
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos , Fabaceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plagiognathus delicatus (Uhler)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Plagiognathus delicatus. 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 delicatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiognathus delicatus
What is Plagiognathus delicatus?
Plagiognathus delicatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Plagiognathus delicatus?
3.1-3.4 mm
How do you identify Plagiognathus delicatus?
size relatively small, dorsum dominated by orange, calli usually darkened (fig, 7), scape black, pedicel usually pale (base sometimes black) (fig. 16), tibial spines with tiny dark spots at bases, tibiae pale at articulation with femur - - Fig. 16 Det. Stephen Luk, 2017
Where is Plagiognathus delicatus found?
Range: e. US (s. ON to c. TX) - Map , uncommonly reported
What does Plagiognathus delicatus eat?
The diet of the Plagiognathus delicatus includes Host: honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos , Fabaceae.