Atractotomus
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| Atractotomus | |
|---|---|
| Atractotomus magnicornis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Heteroptera |
| Family: | Miridae |
| Tribe: | Nasocorini |
| Genus: | Atractotomus Fieber, 1858 |

Atractotomus is a genus of predatory hemipterans in the family Miridae. They are found throughout Europe.[1] The larvae and adults primarily eat acarines, psyllids, aphids, and thrips found on fruit trees, vines, and other crops.