Chariesterus cuspidatus
This record describes Chariesterus cuspidatus (species). Recorded family: Coreidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A slender and rather delicate species, light castaneous (chestnut colored) above and somewhat paler below. abdominal venter is spotted, the anterolateral margins of the pronotum are edentulous (lacking teeth), the auricle of the metasternal ostiole is enlarged and definitely bilobed, and the first antennal segment is weakly clavate apically. Type Locality: Panama
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
southmost TX (Starr, Hidalgo & Cameron Co.) to Venezuela - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chariesterus cuspidatus Distant, 1892
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chariesterus cuspidatus. 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 cuspidatus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chariesterus cuspidatus
What is Chariesterus cuspidatus?
Chariesterus cuspidatus is a species in the family Coreidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Chariesterus cuspidatus?
A slender and rather delicate species, light castaneous (chestnut colored) above and somewhat paler below. abdominal venter is spotted, the anterolateral margins of the pronotum are edentulous (lacking teeth), the auricle of the metasternal ostiole is enlarged and definitely bilobed, and the first antennal segment is weakly clavate apically.
Where is Chariesterus cuspidatus found?
Range: southmost TX (Starr, Hidalgo & Cameron Co.) to Venezuela - Map