Psallus haematodes
This record describes Psallus haematodes (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length ~4mm. Very variable in colour. The cuneus is always entirely white, and the ground colour is pale and usually flecked with red or red-brown. Sometimes the upper surface is completely rose-coloured, and unspotted pale-green forms also exist. Widely scattered (British Heteroptera checklist (2021) - https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/systematic_het.html https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/psallus_haematodes.html No additional images available for this species.
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
- Psallus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually found on Willows.
Seasonal Activity
Summer.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widely scattered (British Heteroptera checklist (2021) -
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Psallus haematodes. 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 Psallus haematodes (9)
Frequently Asked Questions About Psallus haematodes
What is Psallus haematodes?
Psallus haematodes is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Psallus haematodes?
~4mm. Very variable in colour. The cuneus is always entirely white, and the ground colour is pale and usually flecked with red or red-brown. Sometimes the upper surface is completely rose-coloured, and unspotted pale-green forms also exist.
Where is Psallus haematodes found?
Habitat: Usually found on Willows.
When is Psallus haematodes active?
Psallus haematodes: seasonal activity - Summer..