Esperanza texana
This record describes Esperanza texana (species). Recorded family: Alydidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
hind femora not clubbed Det. M. A. Quinn, 2017 Type Locality: Esperanza Ranch , Brownsville, Texas; date: 29-VII-1904
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Coreoidea
- Family
- Alydidae (Broad-headed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Micrelytrinae
- Tribe
- Micrelytrini
- Genus
- Esperanza
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US (s.OK-TX-FL-SC) / Mex. to C. Amer. / W. Indies - Map (Wheeler and Henry 1984)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Bermudagrass ( Cynodon dactylon , Poaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Esperanza texana Barber, 1906
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Esperanza texana. 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 Esperanza texana (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Esperanza texana
What is Esperanza texana?
Esperanza texana is a species in the family Alydidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Esperanza texana?
hind femora not clubbed Det. M. A. Quinn, 2017
Where is Esperanza texana found?
Range: se US (s.OK-TX-FL-SC) / Mex. to C. Amer. / W. Indies - Map (Wheeler and Henry 1984)
What does Esperanza texana eat?
The diet of the Esperanza texana includes Bermudagrass ( Cynodon dactylon , Poaceae).