Cryphocricos hungerfordi
This record describes Cryphocricos hungerfordi (species). Recorded family: Naucoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A total of 790 adults was collected in the South Llano River; six were macropterous (0.8%) and one was submacropterous (0.1%). The remainder (783 specimens) were brachypterous. With the discovery of the submacropterous form, this species should be referred to as polymorphic rather than dimorphic. (Sites 1990) Type Locality: Mexico
Wikipedia reference for Cryphocricos hungerfordi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryphocricos_hungerfordi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Family
- Naucoridae (Creeping Water Bugs)
- Genus
- Cryphocricos
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
most TX records from the Devils, Frio, Nueces, South Llano, and Pecos Rivers along the the Balcones Fault ( 3 ) (BG data)
Geographic Range
se.NM & sw.-c.TX to s.Mex. - Map , most records along southern edge of the Edwards Plateau
Seasonal Activity
year round in TX ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: see Camilo and Willig (1993) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cryphocricos hungerfordi Usinger 1947
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cryphocricos hungerfordi. 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 Cryphocricos hungerfordi (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cryphocricos hungerfordi
What is Cryphocricos hungerfordi?
Cryphocricos hungerfordi is a species in the family Naucoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Cryphocricos hungerfordi?
8.5‒10.5 mm
How do you identify Cryphocricos hungerfordi?
A total of 790 adults was collected in the South Llano River; six were macropterous (0.8%) and one was submacropterous (0.1%). The remainder (783 specimens) were brachypterous. With the discovery of the submacropterous form, this species should be referred to as polymorphic rather than dimorphic. (Sites 1990)
Where is Cryphocricos hungerfordi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | most TX records from the Devils, Frio, Nueces, South Llano, and Pecos Rivers along the the Balcones Fault ( 3 ) (BG data) |
| Range | se.NM & sw.-c.TX to s.Mex. - Map , most records along southern edge of the Edwards Plateau |
What does Cryphocricos hungerfordi eat?
The diet of the Cryphocricos hungerfordi includes see Camilo and Willig (1993) ( 5 ).
When is Cryphocricos hungerfordi active?
Cryphocricos hungerfordi: seasonal activity - year round in TX ( 4 ).