Psallovius piceicola
This record describes Psallovius piceicola (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A2 0.58‒0.76 mm • A2:head width = 1.00‒1.18 • all femora dark brown to black, except for pale apices
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
- Psallovius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usual host is spruce, also breeds on Irish juniper ( 3 )
Geographic Range
e.NA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Psallovius piceicola (Knight 1923)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Psallovius piceicola. 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 Psallovius piceicola (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Psallovius piceicola
What is Psallovius piceicola?
Psallovius piceicola is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Psallovius piceicola?
2.8‒3 mm
How do you identify Psallovius piceicola?
A2 0.58‒0.76 mm • A2:head width = 1.00‒1.18 • all femora dark brown to black, except for pale apices
Where is Psallovius piceicola found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Usual host is spruce, also breeds on Irish juniper ( 3 ) |
| Range | e.NA |