Chlamydatus suavis
This record describes Chlamydatus suavis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplet: Tibial spines black but without black spots at base; rostrum reaching upon posterior trochanters Det. Jason Botz, 2017 Type Locality: Texas ( Belfarge )
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
- Phylinae
- Tribe
- Nasocorini
- Genus
- Chlamydatus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US to Calif. (CA-FL-NY-IL) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
sweeping Ambrosia sp. (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: suavis (L). 'pleasant'
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chlamydatus suavis. 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 Chlamydatus suavis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chlamydatus suavis
What is Chlamydatus suavis?
Chlamydatus suavis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Chlamydatus suavis?
~2 mm (type)
How do you identify Chlamydatus suavis?
last key couplet: Tibial spines black but without black spots at base; rostrum reaching upon posterior trochanters Det. Jason Botz, 2017
Where is Chlamydatus suavis found?
Range: e.US to Calif. (CA-FL-NY-IL) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What is the life cycle of a Chlamydatus suavis?
sweeping Ambrosia sp. (BG data)