Ceratocapsidea rileyi 0
Ceratocapsidea rileyi
This record describes Ceratocapsidea rileyi (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
final key couplet: Antennal segments I and II dark brown to fuscous; left paramere (Fig. 189) with beak-like process broadly rounded; right paramere (Fig. 191) with one, relatively short, upturned lateral arm; phallotheca stout, broadly pointed distally (Fig. 190) distinguished by the overall dark brown to fuscous body, antennae, and legs; the weakly constricted hemelytra; the relatively long, nearly erect setae on the hemelytra; and the male genitalia. Type Locality: Texas: Kenedy Co.: Kenedy Ranch, Jaboncillos Pasture, sand dune area, 26.98944EN, 97.66972EW, 21 Apr 2001, Raber, Riley and Yoder, 14 (TAMU).
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Ceratocapsini
- Genus
- Ceratocapsidea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Known only from Kenedy County in se. TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: Unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceratocapsidea rileyi Henry, 2015
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceratocapsidea rileyi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceratocapsidea rileyi 0
What is Ceratocapsidea rileyi 0?
Ceratocapsidea rileyi 0 (Ceratocapsidea rileyi) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Ceratocapsidea rileyi 0?
final key couplet: Antennal segments I and II dark brown to fuscous; left paramere (Fig. 189) with beak-like process broadly rounded; right paramere (Fig. 191) with one, relatively short, upturned lateral arm; phallotheca stout, broadly pointed distally (Fig. 190) distinguished by the overall dark brown to fuscous body, antennae, and legs; the weakly constricted hemelytra; the relatively long, nearly erect setae on the hemelytra; and the male genitalia.
Where is Ceratocapsidea rileyi 0 found?
Range: Known only from Kenedy County in se. TX
What does Ceratocapsidea rileyi 0 eat?
The diet of the Ceratocapsidea rileyi 0 includes Host: Unknown.