Teratocoris discolor
This record describes Teratocoris discolor (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hemelytra black along inner margins of clavus and corium
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
- Stenodemini
- Genus
- Teratocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transcontinental (BC‒QC to UT‒MO‒MA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Teratocoris discolor Uhler 1887
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Teratocoris discolor. 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 Teratocoris discolor (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Teratocoris discolor
What is Teratocoris discolor?
Teratocoris discolor is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Teratocoris discolor?
4.2‒6 mm
How do you identify Teratocoris discolor?
Hemelytra black along inner margins of clavus and corium
Where is Teratocoris discolor found?
Range: transcontinental (BC‒QC to UT‒MO‒MA)