Amnestus pusillus
This record describes Amnestus pusillus (species). Recorded family: Cydnidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Each juga with 4 pegs or spines (sometimes one with 5, but not both). Males have a long spine on the hind femur and females have a median glabrous area on the abdomen.
Wikipedia reference for Amnestus pusillus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnestus_pusillus.
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
Geographic Range
transcontinental (QC‒ON‒ND‒OR to VA‒LA‒CA & Mexico)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Overwinters as adults
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amnestus pusillus Uhler 1876
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Amnestus pusillus. 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 pusillus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amnestus pusillus
What is Amnestus pusillus?
Amnestus pusillus is a species in the family Cydnidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Amnestus pusillus?
2.1‒2.7 mm
How do you identify Amnestus pusillus?
Each juga with 4 pegs or spines (sometimes one with 5, but not both). Males have a long spine on the hind femur and females have a median glabrous area on the abdomen.
Where is Amnestus pusillus found?
Range: transcontinental (QC‒ON‒ND‒OR to VA‒LA‒CA & Mexico)
What is the life cycle of a Amnestus pusillus?
Overwinters as adults