Platytylus bicinctus
This record describes Platytylus bicinctus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. Jason Botz, 2020
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
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Resthenini
- Genus
- Platytylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. TX to C. Amer. - Map
Seasonal Activity
two generations, spring and fall, with the former being larger ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Platytylus bicinctus (Walker, 1873)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Platytylus bicinctus. 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 Platytylus bicinctus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Platytylus bicinctus
How do you identify Platytylus bicinctus?
Det. Jason Botz, 2020
Where is Platytylus bicinctus found?
Range: c. TX to C. Amer. - Map
When is Platytylus bicinctus active?
Platytylus bicinctus: seasonal activity - two generations, spring and fall, with the former being larger ( 4 ).