Calinda longistylus
This record describes Calinda longistylus (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing with brown shading along veins
Identification notes
Forewing with brown shading along veins
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw. USA: CA, NV, AZ, NM, CO, TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Baccharis (Asteraceae) including Baccharis salicifolia & Baccharis salicina
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calinda longistylus (Crawford, 1910)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Calinda longistylus. 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 Calinda longistylus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Calinda longistylus
What is Calinda longistylus?
Calinda longistylus is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Calinda longistylus?
Forewing with brown shading along veins
Where is Calinda longistylus found?
Range: sw. USA: CA, NV, AZ, NM, CO, TX
What does Calinda longistylus eat?
The diet of the Calinda longistylus includes Baccharis (Asteraceae) including Baccharis salicifolia & Baccharis salicina.