Dendrocoris neomexicanus
This record describes Dendrocoris neomexicanus (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
similar to D. contaminatus (that is restricted to creosote bush)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pentatomoidea
- Family
- Pentatomidae (Stink Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Pentatominae
- Tribe
- Procleticini
- Genus
- Dendrocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NM, UT , BC (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: type series taken from juniper
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dendrocoris neomexicanus Nelson 1955
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dendrocoris neomexicanus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dendrocoris neomexicanus
What is Dendrocoris neomexicanus?
Dendrocoris neomexicanus is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Dendrocoris neomexicanus?
similar to D. contaminatus (that is restricted to creosote bush)
Where is Dendrocoris neomexicanus found?
Range: NM, UT , BC (BG data)
What does Dendrocoris neomexicanus eat?
The diet of the Dendrocoris neomexicanus includes type series taken from juniper.