Anasa andresii
This record describes Anasa andresii (species). Recorded family: Coreidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
antennomere 4 yellowish or orange, at least distally , pale legs, pale medial line through head to scutellum, narrow pronotum w pale edgings Type Locality: Cuba
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Coreoidea
- Family
- Coreidae (Leaf-footed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Coreinae
- Tribe
- Hypselonotini
- Genus
- Anasa (Squash Bugs)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
so. US (CA-TX-FL) to El Salvador & W. Indies - Map ; erroneously recorded [eg., in ] from Costa Rica and farther south , uncommon
Diet and Behavior
Life History
may damage squash and other cucurbits
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Anasa andresii. 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 Anasa andresii (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Anasa andresii
What is Anasa andresii?
Anasa andresii is a species in the family Coreidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Anasa andresii?
12.5-16.5 mm
How do you identify Anasa andresii?
antennomere 4 yellowish or orange, at least distally , pale legs, pale medial line through head to scutellum, narrow pronotum w pale edgings
Where is Anasa andresii found?
Range: so. US (CA-TX-FL) to El Salvador & W. Indies - Map ; erroneously recorded [eg., in ] from Costa Rica and farther south , uncommon
What is the life cycle of a Anasa andresii?
may damage squash and other cucurbits