Eurychilopterella brunneata
This record describes Eurychilopterella brunneata (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
large size and uniform dark coloration Recognized by the large body size, uniformly brown to fuscous general coloration, posterodorsal margin of head not noticeably carinate, long labium , distinctly rugulose hemelytra (emphasis added) Det. Michael D. Schwartz, 2023 Type Locality: Illinois: Clay Co., Clay City, 17.VIII.1911, H. H. Knight (USNM, Knight Collection).
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
- Deraeocorinae
- Tribe
- Deraeocorini
- Genus
- Eurychilopterella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
GA (Sumter Co.), IL (Clay Co.), VA (Falls Church) , plus IN, OK, & e.TX (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Several examples of this species were collected on pecan ( Carya illinoiensis ) in Sumter Co., Georgia.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eurychilopterella brunneata Knight, 1927
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eurychilopterella brunneata. 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 Eurychilopterella brunneata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Eurychilopterella brunneata
What is Eurychilopterella brunneata?
Eurychilopterella brunneata is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eurychilopterella brunneata?
5.09-5.16 mm (male); 4.67-5.47 mm (female)
How do you identify Eurychilopterella brunneata?
large size and uniform dark coloration Recognized by the large body size, uniformly brown to fuscous general coloration, posterodorsal margin of head not noticeably carinate, long labium , distinctly rugulose hemelytra (emphasis added) Det. Michael D. Schwartz, 2023
Where is Eurychilopterella brunneata found?
Range: GA (Sumter Co.), IL (Clay Co.), VA (Falls Church) , plus IN, OK, & e.TX (BG data)
What is the life cycle of a Eurychilopterella brunneata?
Several examples of this species were collected on pecan ( Carya illinoiensis ) in Sumter Co., Georgia.