Curalium cronini
This record describes Curalium cronini (species). Recorded family: Curaliidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Male: Recognized superficially by the very small size and striking ruby-red coloration of the head, thorax, and cuneus only ♂♂ have been collected (all at UV lights)
Wikipedia reference for Curalium cronini: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curalium.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Curaliidae
- Genus
- Curalium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US (Gainesville, FL (several locations); & Baton Rouge, LA)
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: likely a predator (based on rostrum morphology)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Curalium cronini Schuh, Weirauch, & Henry 2008
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Curalium cronini. 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 Curalium cronini (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Curalium cronini
What is Curalium cronini?
Curalium cronini is a species in the family Curaliidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Curalium cronini?
~1.5 mm
How do you identify Curalium cronini?
Male: Recognized superficially by the very small size and striking ruby-red coloration of the head, thorax, and cuneus
Where is Curalium cronini found?
Range: se. US (Gainesville, FL (several locations); & Baton Rouge, LA)
What does Curalium cronini eat?
The diet of the Curalium cronini includes likely a predator (based on rostrum morphology).
When is Curalium cronini active?
Curalium cronini: seasonal activity - Jun-Aug.