Plagiognathus tinctus
This record describes Plagiognathus tinctus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
dark A1 (fig. 19), like albatus , but scutellum unicolorous dark - Fig. 19 - Fig. 13 (part) Recognized, in common with maculipennis and albatus , by mostly pale antennal segment 2 (fig. 19), generally pale costal vein on hemelytra, and cuneus and basal portion of corium pale or mostly pale in contrast to much darker remainder of hemelytra (fig. 13). Distinguished from maculipennis (fig. 9) by antennal segment 1 being pale in that species and dark in tinctus . Further distinguished from maculipennis and albatus (fig. 5) by scutellum being pale laterally and dark mesially in those species, whereas scutellum unicolorous dark in tinctus
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. NA (LA-NC-NB-MN)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: willows ( Salix spp., Salicaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plagiognathus tinctus Knight, 1923
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Plagiognathus tinctus. 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 tinctus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiognathus tinctus
What is Plagiognathus tinctus?
Plagiognathus tinctus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Plagiognathus tinctus?
dark A1 (fig. 19), like albatus , but scutellum unicolorous dark - Fig. 19 - Fig. 13 (part) Recognized, in common with maculipennis and albatus , by mostly pale antennal segment 2 (fig. 19), generally pale costal vein on hemelytra, and cuneus and basal portion of corium pale or mostly pale in contrast to much darker remainder of hemelytra (fig. 13). Distinguished from maculipennis (fig. 9) by antennal segment 1 being pale in that species and dark in tinctus . Further distinguished from maculipennis and albatus (fig. 5) by scutellum being pale laterally and dark mesially in those species, whereas scutellum unicolorous dark in tinctus
Where is Plagiognathus tinctus found?
Range: e. NA (LA-NC-NB-MN)
What does Plagiognathus tinctus eat?
The diet of the Plagiognathus tinctus includes Hosts: willows ( Salix spp., Salicaceae).