Amnestus pallidus
This record describes Amnestus pallidus (species). Recorded family: Cydnidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Each juga with 5 pegs/spines and beak doesn't extend beyond middle coxa
Wikipedia reference for Amnestus pallidus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnestus_pallidus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pentatomoidea
- Family
- Cydnidae (Burrowing Bugs)
- Genus
- Amnestus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Has been collected from Spartina and Antennaria plantaginifolia , as well as swept from vegetation near water
Geographic Range
transcontinental in the US and so Canada (BC ON‒QC)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amnestus pallidus Zimmer 1910
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Amnestus pallidus. 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 Amnestus pallidus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amnestus pallidus
What is Amnestus pallidus?
Amnestus pallidus is a species in the family Cydnidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Amnestus pallidus?
2.1‒3.3 mm
How do you identify Amnestus pallidus?
Each juga with 5 pegs/spines and beak doesn't extend beyond middle coxa
Where is Amnestus pallidus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Has been collected from Spartina and Antennaria plantaginifolia , as well as swept from vegetation near water |
| Range | transcontinental in the US and so Canada (BC ON‒QC) |