Camirus moestus
This record describes Camirus moestus (species). Recorded family: Scutelleridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dense dorsal punctation with golden pubescence
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pentatomoidea
- Family
- Scutelleridae (Shield-backed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Pachycorinae
- Genus
- Camirus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Known from 3 counties in AZ: Pima, Yavapai*, & Yuma** (*J.E. Eger Collection, **BG Data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: One record from Franseria
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Camirus moestus (Stål 1862) References: 1. The Scutellerinae of America north of Mexico (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Lattin, J.D. 1964. Ph.D. Dissertation, Zoology. University of California, Berkeley, 350 pp.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Camirus moestus. 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 Camirus moestus (6)
Photo credits: (c) Jose Antonio Cruz Mendoza, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jose Antonio Cruz Mendoza | (c) jmmaes, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by jmmaes | (c) Eric Hough, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Eric Hough | Contributed by Andrew Meeds; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Camirus moestus
What is Camirus moestus?
Camirus moestus is a species in the family Scutelleridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Camirus moestus?
9.8‒11 mm
How do you identify Camirus moestus?
Dense dorsal punctation with golden pubescence
Where is Camirus moestus found?
Range: Known from 3 counties in AZ: Pima, Yavapai*, & Yuma** (*J.E. Eger Collection, **BG Data)
What does Camirus moestus eat?
The diet of the Camirus moestus includes One record from Franseria.