Tetraphleps bicuspis
This record describes Tetraphleps bicuspis (species). Recorded family: Anthocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Length 3.3 to 4 mm. |
| Forewings | Forewings (hemielytra) shiny, brown to black ground colour with short whitish-grey hairs (pubescence). |
| Head | Head extended in front of the eyes, anteocular part nearly 0.7 times as long as the width of the head across the eyes. Reddish-brown legs, dark femora. Male paramere with a heel, grooved and warped. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required, and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters. Found on Larch ( Larix ) and other conifers. No additional images available for this species. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Anthocoridae
- Genus
- Tetraphleps
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on Larch (
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Scattered records across Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tetraphleps bicuspis. 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 Tetraphleps bicuspis (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Tetraphleps bicuspis
What is Tetraphleps bicuspis?
Tetraphleps bicuspis is a species in the family Anthocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Tetraphleps bicuspis?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | 3.3 to 4 mm. |
| Forewings | Forewings (hemielytra) shiny, brown to black ground colour with short whitish-grey hairs (pubescence). |
| Head | Head extended in front of the eyes, anteocular part nearly 0.7 times as long as the width of the head across the eyes. Reddish-brown legs, dark femora. Male paramere with a heel, grooved and warped. |
Where is Tetraphleps bicuspis found?
Habitat: Found on Larch (
When is Tetraphleps bicuspis active?
Tetraphleps bicuspis: seasonal activity - All year round..