Cymatia coleoptrata
This record describes Cymatia coleoptrata (species). Recorded family: Corixidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
3.4-4mm. One of the few Corixidae that can usually be identified from an image. It is usually brownish in colour with large eyes and a yellow face. It is the only corixid with pale and dark longitudinal lines. The pronotum is smaller than the head. Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales.
Wikipedia reference for Cymatia coleoptrata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymatia_coleoptrata.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Stillwater ponds and lakes.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cymatia coleoptrata. 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 Cymatia coleoptrata (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Cymatia coleoptrata
What is Cymatia coleoptrata?
Cymatia coleoptrata is a species in the family Corixidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Cymatia coleoptrata?
less than head length
Where is Cymatia coleoptrata found?
Habitat: Stillwater ponds and lakes.
When is Cymatia coleoptrata active?
Cymatia coleoptrata: seasonal activity - All year round..