Centrocoris volxemi
This record describes Centrocoris volxemi (species). Recorded family: Coreidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinguished from C. variegatus by smaller size ( C. variegatus ♂ 10.9‒11.8 mm, ♀ 11.5‒12.8 mm), anterolateral margin of the pronotum entire (with series of small spines in C. variegatus ), posterolateral margin of the pronotum entire (serrate in C. variegatus ), shorter and more bluntly angled teeth on the posterior margin of the pronotum, lighter overall coloration, and more broadly distributed white coloration at the apex of the corium
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 Asia (Turkey to nw China), adventive in NA (ID‒UT)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: primary host in Utah: Salsola tragus (Amaranthaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Centrocoris volxemi (Puton 1878)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Centrocoris volxemi. 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 volxemi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by KenW
Frequently Asked Questions About Centrocoris volxemi
What is Centrocoris volxemi?
Centrocoris volxemi is a species in the family Coreidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Centrocoris volxemi?
♂ 8.2‒9.1 mm, ♀ 8.9‒9.8 mm
How do you identify Centrocoris volxemi?
distinguished from C. variegatus by smaller size ( C. variegatus ♂ 10.9‒11.8 mm, ♀ 11.5‒12.8 mm), anterolateral margin of the pronotum entire (with series of small spines in C. variegatus ), posterolateral margin of the pronotum entire (serrate in C. variegatus ), shorter and more bluntly angled teeth on the posterior margin of the pronotum, lighter overall coloration, and more broadly distributed white coloration at the apex of the corium
Where is Centrocoris volxemi found?
Range: native to Asia (Turkey to nw China), adventive in NA (ID‒UT)
What does Centrocoris volxemi eat?
The diet of the Centrocoris volxemi includes primary host in Utah: Salsola tragus (Amaranthaceae).