Pseudoloxops coccineus
This record describes Pseudoloxops coccineus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 4.5 mm. This species is distinctively coloured and the forewings are mottled orange and red. The 1st antennal segment is red and covered in dark hairs. The wing membrane veins and the sides of the pronotum are also marked with red. Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species. Found on ash, particularly large, heavily fruiting trees. Widely scattered (British Heteroptera checklist (2021) - https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/systematic_het.html
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Orthotylini
- Genus
- Pseudoloxops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on ash, particularly large, heavily fruiting trees.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: July to September.
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 Pseudoloxops coccineus. 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 Pseudoloxops coccineus (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudoloxops coccineus
What is Pseudoloxops coccineus?
Pseudoloxops coccineus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pseudoloxops coccineus?
4.5 mm. This species is distinctively coloured and the forewings are mottled orange and red. The 1st antennal segment is red and covered in dark hairs. The wing membrane veins and the sides of the pronotum are also marked with red.
Where is Pseudoloxops coccineus found?
Habitat: Found on ash, particularly large, heavily fruiting trees.
When is Pseudoloxops coccineus active?
Pseudoloxops coccineus: seasonal activity - Adult: July to September..