Derophthalma emissitia
This record describes Derophthalma emissitia (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Brownish-ochraceous; two irregular central fasciae to pronotum, inner margins of clavus, a transverse spot near centre of corium and a spot at inner angle of same, body beneath, and femora fuscous; cuneus castaneous; antennae, lateral angles of corium, apices of femora, and the tibiae ochraceous; base of first joint, apex of second joint, and third and fourth joints (excluding bases) of antennae fuscous; eyes dull dark greyish. Body finely and sparingly pilose. (Distant 1893)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Miridae (Plant Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Mirini
- Genus
- Derophthalma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. & e.TX to C. Amer. - Map
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Derophthalma emissitia. 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 Derophthalma emissitia (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Derophthalma emissitia
What is Derophthalma emissitia?
Derophthalma emissitia is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Derophthalma emissitia?
4 mm (Distant 1893)
How do you identify Derophthalma emissitia?
Brownish-ochraceous; two irregular central fasciae to pronotum, inner margins of clavus, a transverse spot near centre of corium and a spot at inner angle of same, body beneath, and femora fuscous; cuneus castaneous; antennae, lateral angles of corium, apices of femora, and the tibiae ochraceous; base of first joint, apex of second joint, and third and fourth joints (excluding bases) of antennae fuscous; eyes dull dark greyish. Body finely and sparingly pilose. (Distant 1893)
Where is Derophthalma emissitia found?
Range: c. & e.TX to C. Amer. - Map