Americodema knighti
This record describes Americodema knighti (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the uniformly pale greenish-white to pale greenish-yellow coloration Apex of tylus and all appendages uniformly pale greenish white, lacking black markings Type Locality: Missouri
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
- Phylinae
- Tribe
- Phylini
- Genus
- Americodema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US (sw.TX-MO, DC-VA) , most records from TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: Sycamore ( Platanus occidentalis , Platanaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Americodema knighti (Kerzhner and Schuh)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Americodema knighti. 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 Americodema knighti (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Americodema knighti
What is Americodema knighti?
Americodema knighti is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Americodema knighti?
Length: 3.28-3.72 mm
How do you identify Americodema knighti?
Recognized by the uniformly pale greenish-white to pale greenish-yellow coloration Apex of tylus and all appendages uniformly pale greenish white, lacking black markings
Where is Americodema knighti found?
Range: se US (sw.TX-MO, DC-VA) , most records from TX
What does Americodema knighti eat?
The diet of the Americodema knighti includes Host: Sycamore ( Platanus occidentalis , Platanaceae).