Cariniocoris geminatus
This record describes Cariniocoris geminatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
dimorphic; males with hemelytra uniformly dark brown, base of corium sometimes paler, females uniformly pale greenish; primary spiculum Type Locality: Holotype and 31 paratypes, College Station, Brazos Co., TX, 7-12 Apr. 1928, H. G. Johnston
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
- Cariniocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (TX, FL-DE) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hollies ( Ilex spp., Aquifoliaceae), prefers the male flowers of its host. At Beltsville, Maryland, many thousands of adults and nymphs could be collected on male flowers of a large American holly, I. opaca , but only a few adults could be found on a profusely flowering female tree no more than 25 feet away.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: geminatus - dimorphic
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cariniocoris geminatus. 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 Cariniocoris geminatus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cariniocoris geminatus
What is Cariniocoris geminatus?
Cariniocoris geminatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Cariniocoris geminatus?
dimorphic; males with hemelytra uniformly dark brown, base of corium sometimes paler, females uniformly pale greenish; primary spiculum
Where is Cariniocoris geminatus found?
Range: e. US (TX, FL-DE) - Map
What does Cariniocoris geminatus eat?
The diet of the Cariniocoris geminatus includes hollies ( Ilex spp., Aquifoliaceae), prefers the male flowers of its host. At Beltsville, Maryland, many thousands of adults and nymphs could be collected on male flowers of a large American holly, I. opaca , but only a few adults could be found on a profusely flowering female tree no more than 25 feet away..