Plagiognathus fuscosus
This record describes Plagiognathus fuscosus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antenna segment 2 with basal one quarter dark, rest pale (fig. 16). (Other species have dark base in different proportions.) Pale areas variable; the light form (fig. 8: fuscosus 1) was previously described as a different species P. albonotatus . - - Fig. 8 - Fig. 16 Det. WonGun Kim, 2018
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
Habitat
Most common host plants in families Rosaceae and Salicaceae; less host-specific than many plant bugs.
Geographic Range
e. NA to BC (NS to BC and south to n. CA-CO-OK-LA-AL)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plagiognathus fuscosus (Provancher)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Plagiognathus fuscosus. 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 fuscosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiognathus fuscosus
What is Plagiognathus fuscosus?
Plagiognathus fuscosus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Plagiognathus fuscosus?
3.22-3.60 mm (male), 3.24-3.57 mm (female)
How do you identify Plagiognathus fuscosus?
Antenna segment 2 with basal one quarter dark, rest pale (fig. 16). (Other species have dark base in different proportions.) Pale areas variable; the light form (fig. 8: fuscosus 1) was previously described as a different species P. albonotatus . - - Fig. 8 - Fig. 16 Det. WonGun Kim, 2018
Where is Plagiognathus fuscosus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Most common host plants in families Rosaceae and Salicaceae; less host-specific than many plant bugs. |
| Range | e. NA to BC (NS to BC and south to n. CA-CO-OK-LA-AL) |