Cistalia explanata
This record describes Cistalia explanata (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Rhyparochromidae (Dirt-colored Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhyparochrominae
- Tribe
- Lethaeini
- Genus
- Cistalia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw US to LA (CA-NV-AZ, coastal TX-LA, KS) / Mex. - Map , mostly coastal TX-LA, but Barber reports spmns from San Antonia-Waco
Seasonal Activity
mostly: July-Sept (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cistalia explanata Barber 1938
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cistalia explanata. 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 Cistalia explanata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cistalia explanata
How big is Cistalia explanata?
5-6 mm (Barber 1938)
Where is Cistalia explanata found?
Range: sw US to LA (CA-NV-AZ, coastal TX-LA, KS) / Mex. - Map , mostly coastal TX-LA, but Barber reports spmns from San Antonia-Waco
When is Cistalia explanata active?
Cistalia explanata: seasonal activity - mostly: July-Sept (BG data).