Bactericera minuta
This record describes Bactericera minuta (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Color extremely variable; usually orange with various degree of black on head and thorax; abdomen usually green but occasionally dark orange. Wings typically immaculate, but var. arizonae with distinct dark marginal band on forewing.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
widespread
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Salix
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bactericera minuta (Crawford, 1910)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Bactericera minuta. 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 Bactericera minuta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Bactericera minuta
What is Bactericera minuta?
Bactericera minuta is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Bactericera minuta?
3-3.5mm
How do you identify Bactericera minuta?
Color extremely variable; usually orange with various degree of black on head and thorax; abdomen usually green but occasionally dark orange. Wings typically immaculate, but var. arizonae with distinct dark marginal band on forewing.
Where is Bactericera minuta found?
Range: widespread
What does Bactericera minuta eat?
The diet of the Bactericera minuta includes host: Salix.