Centrocoris variegatus
This record describes Centrocoris variegatus (species). Recorded family: Coreidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
photos of ref. specimens earliest NA record: CA 2009
Identification notes
photos of ref. specimens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Coreoidea
- Family
- Coreidae (Leaf-footed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Coreinae
- Tribe
- Coreini
- Genus
- Centrocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Native to the Mediterranean, adventive in the New World (OR‒CA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Centrocoris variegatus Kolenati 1845
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Centrocoris variegatus. 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 Centrocoris variegatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Phycus , KenW
Frequently Asked Questions About Centrocoris variegatus
What is Centrocoris variegatus?
Centrocoris variegatus is a species in the family Coreidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Centrocoris variegatus?
♂ 10.9–11.8 mm, ♀ 11.5–12.8 mm
How do you identify Centrocoris variegatus?
photos of ref. specimens
Where is Centrocoris variegatus found?
Range: Native to the Mediterranean, adventive in the New World (OR‒CA)