Clivinema villosa
This record describes Clivinema villosa (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
White-grey, white-grey-villous above the forehead two strigis, wedge, membranous vein apical areolae minor, the antennae, the feet, and the lateral spots of the belly are brownish-testaceous; on the eyes, in the middle of the breast, and on the thighs, points placed in series, and on the legs the outer edge is black. Membrane uniformly whitish, not distinctly infuscated on apical half; scutellum evenly convex, with a short and rather narrow impres- slonion median line at base. ( 4 ) Type Locality: Texas ( Belfarge ) ( 3 )
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
- Deraeocorinae
- Tribe
- Clivinematini
- Genus
- Clivinema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA-TX-AB, FL, (MA?) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Clivinema villosa Reuter, 1876
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Clivinema villosa. 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 Clivinema villosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Clivinema villosa
What is Clivinema villosa?
Clivinema villosa is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Clivinema villosa?
4.66 mm (type) ( 3 )
How do you identify Clivinema villosa?
White-grey, white-grey-villous above the forehead two strigis, wedge, membranous vein apical areolae minor, the antennae, the feet, and the lateral spots of the belly are brownish-testaceous; on the eyes, in the middle of the breast, and on the thighs, points placed in series, and on the legs the outer edge is black. Membrane uniformly whitish, not distinctly infuscated on apical half; scutellum evenly convex, with a short and rather narrow impres- slonion median line at base. ( 4 )
Where is Clivinema villosa found?
Range: CA-TX-AB, FL, (MA?) - Map