Dysdercus mimulus
This record describes Dysdercus mimulus (species). Recorded family: Pyrrhocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
antennomeres I & II equal or subequal
Identification notes
antennomeres I & II equal or subequal
Wikipedia reference for Dysdercus mimulus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysdercus_mimulus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pyrrhocoroidea
- Family
- Pyrrhocoridae (Red Bugs)
- Genus
- Dysdercus (Cotton Stainers)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX to Panama, FL to W. Indies, (s.CA-AZ?) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dysdercus mimulus Hussey 1929
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dysdercus mimulus. 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 Dysdercus mimulus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Dysdercus mimulus
What is Dysdercus mimulus?
Dysdercus mimulus is a species in the family Pyrrhocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Dysdercus mimulus?
≤10 mm
How do you identify Dysdercus mimulus?
antennomeres I & II equal or subequal
Where is Dysdercus mimulus found?
Range: TX to Panama, FL to W. Indies, (s.CA-AZ?) - Map