Orthocephalus coriaceus
(Fabricius, 1777)
hairy plant bug
Orthocephalus coriaceus is a plant bug in the Miridae. It is native to Europe, including European Russia, Ukraine, and the Balkans, and has been introduced to North America. The feeds on various Asteraceae plants and is known to occur as a horticultural pest in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthocephalus coriaceus: /ˌɔr.θoʊˈsɛf.ə.ləs ˌkɔr.iˈeɪ.siəs/
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Habitat
Associated with plants in the Asteraceae, including Leucanthemum, Tanacetum, Hieracium, Achillea, Centaurea, and Artemisia. The feeds on leaves, stems, and reproductive organs of plants.
Distribution
Native to Europe, including European Russia, Ukraine, and the Balkans. Introduced to North America, with records from Canada and the United States (New York, Rhode Island, West Virginia). Also recorded from Kyrgyzstan and Tunisia.
Diet
Phytophagous, feeding on various Asteraceae plants. and nymphs suck sap from leaves, stems, and reproductive organs of plants.
Host Associations
- Leucanthemum - feeds on
- Tanacetum - feeds on
- Hieracium - feeds on
- Achillea - feeds on
- Centaurea - feeds on
- Artemisia - feeds on
Human Relevance
In North America, has been observed as a horticultural pest introduced from Europe. The may cause damage to ornamental and cultivated Asteraceae plants through sap-sucking feeding.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Acanthia coriaceus by Fabricius in 1777, later transferred to the Orthocephalus.