Asciodema obsoleta
This record describes Asciodema obsoleta (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length: 4 to 5 mm. A dense covering of white hairs gives this bug a very pale green appearance. Sparse dark hairs are also present on closer examination. The antennae are pale. The femora are unspotted and it has dark tibial spines, but these do not arise from black spots. Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species. No additional images available for this species.
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
- Asciodema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on Gorse and Broom.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and common.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Asciodema obsoleta. 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 Asciodema obsoleta (5)
Frequently Asked Questions About Asciodema obsoleta
What is Asciodema obsoleta?
Asciodema obsoleta is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Asciodema obsoleta?
4 to 5 mm. A dense covering of white hairs gives this bug a very pale green appearance. Sparse dark hairs are also present on closer examination. The antennae are pale. The femora are unspotted and it has dark tibial spines, but these do not arise from black spots.
Where is Asciodema obsoleta found?
Habitat: Found on Gorse and Broom.