Chariesterus albiventris
This record describes Chariesterus albiventris (species). Recorded family: Coreidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
diagnostic features include the presence of scattered erect setae on the head, scutellum, pronotum, and hemelytra. Such setae give a coarse, hairy, almost scabrous appearance to the specimens, a trait that is not evident in close relatives. The restriction of acute denticles to the lower fifth or fourth of the first antennal segment, the rather uniform outline of the dilation on the third antennal segment, where no apical notch appears on either lobe, and the presence of rather stout ante-apical spines on the femora distinguish this species from antennator . Type Locality: Oaxaca, Mexico
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
- Chariesterini
- Genus
- Chariesterus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ, s. TX to C. Amer. - Map , plus historical record from Brazos Co., TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chariesterus albiventris Burmeister, 1835
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chariesterus albiventris. 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 Chariesterus albiventris (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chariesterus albiventris
What is Chariesterus albiventris?
Chariesterus albiventris is a species in the family Coreidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Chariesterus albiventris?
diagnostic features include the presence of scattered erect setae on the head, scutellum, pronotum, and hemelytra. Such setae give a coarse, hairy, almost scabrous appearance to the specimens, a trait that is not evident in close relatives. The restriction of acute denticles to the lower fifth or fourth of the first antennal segment, the rather uniform outline of the dilation on the third antennal segment, where no apical notch appears on either lobe, and the presence of rather stout ante-apical spines on the femora distinguish this species from antennator .
Where is Chariesterus albiventris found?
Range: AZ, s. TX to C. Amer. - Map , plus historical record from Brazos Co., TX