Chelinidea canyona
This record describes Chelinidea canyona (species). Recorded family: Coreidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
See discussion and link to C. canyona holotype image here
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
- Chelinideini
- Genus
- Chelinidea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sc US (TX, AR) / Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chelinidea canyona Hamlin 1923
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chelinidea canyona. 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 Chelinidea canyona
What is Chelinidea canyona?
Chelinidea canyona is a species in the family Coreidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Chelinidea canyona?
See discussion and link to C. canyona holotype image here
Where is Chelinidea canyona found?
Range: sc US (TX, AR) / Mex. - Map