Cryphula subunicolor
This record describes Cryphula subunicolor (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplet: Dorsum uniformly castaneous; antennae with long semi-erect setae Very easily distinguished from other members of the genus by reason of its nearly uniform, castaneous color. Type Locality: Tucson Mts., Ariz., Jan. 1, 1936, 3500 ft. el., O. Bryant
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
- Cryphula
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cryphula subunicolor Barber 1955
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cryphula subunicolor. 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 Cryphula subunicolor (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cryphula subunicolor
What is Cryphula subunicolor?
Cryphula subunicolor is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Cryphula subunicolor?
4 mm
How do you identify Cryphula subunicolor?
last key couplet: Dorsum uniformly castaneous; antennae with long semi-erect setae Very easily distinguished from other members of the genus by reason of its nearly uniform, castaneous color.
Where is Cryphula subunicolor found?
Range: AZ