Arhaphe carolina
This record describes Arhaphe carolina (species). Recorded family: Largidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Likely a Batesian mimic of mutillid wasps ( Hoffman 2005 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pyrrhocoroidea
- Family
- Largidae (Bordered Plant Bugs)
- Genus
- Arhaphe
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US (VA‒FL to IL‒TX), also possibly AZ-NM, Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Jun in Southern Pines, NC ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Arhaphe carolina Herrich-Schaeffer 1850
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Arhaphe carolina. 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 Arhaphe carolina (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Giff Beaton; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Arhaphe carolina
What is Arhaphe carolina?
Arhaphe carolina is a species in the family Largidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Arhaphe carolina?
8‒10 mm
Where is Arhaphe carolina found?
Range: se US (VA‒FL to IL‒TX), also possibly AZ-NM, Mex. - Map
When is Arhaphe carolina active?
Arhaphe carolina: seasonal activity - Mar-Jun in Southern Pines, NC ( 5 ).