Americodema nigrolineatum
This record describes Americodema nigrolineatum (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the presence of a fuscous spot at the apex of the tylus and the relatively large fuscous spot (subequal in size to a knee spot) on the anterior apical 1/3 of the metafemur. - shows tylus spot (in front of the eye) - shows spot on metafemur
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
e. NA (TX-FL-CT-MB, CO) - Map , somewhat common in Texas
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: oaks ( Quercus spp.), recorded from bur oak, Quercus macrocarpa, and live oak, Q. virginiana, coll'ed in abundance on post oak, Q. stellata in Texas, and reared from Q. rubrum in Iowa.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: nigrolineatus (L). 'black line' - apparent reference to the black femoral lines (which are not visible in most photos)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Americodema nigrolineatum. 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 nigrolineatum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Americodema nigrolineatum
What is Americodema nigrolineatum?
Americodema nigrolineatum is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Americodema nigrolineatum?
3.68-4.32 mm
How do you identify Americodema nigrolineatum?
Recognized by the presence of a fuscous spot at the apex of the tylus and the relatively large fuscous spot (subequal in size to a knee spot) on the anterior apical 1/3 of the metafemur. - shows tylus spot (in front of the eye) - shows spot on metafemur
Where is Americodema nigrolineatum found?
Range: e. NA (TX-FL-CT-MB, CO) - Map , somewhat common in Texas
What does Americodema nigrolineatum eat?
The diet of the Americodema nigrolineatum includes Hosts: oaks ( Quercus spp.), recorded from bur oak, Quercus macrocarpa, and live oak, Q. virginiana, coll'ed in abundance on post oak, Q. stellata in Texas, and reared from Q. rubrum in Iowa..