Eurychilopterella luridula
This record describes Eurychilopterella luridula (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the extensive pale areas on the pronotum, scutellum and hemelytra; head slightly shorter than wide; bicolored second antennal segment; and structure of the male parameres and vesica. Type Locality: D.C.
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
e. US (e.TX-FL-NY-IA) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
occurs on apple ( Pyrus malus ) and elm ( Ulmus sp.); evidently predacious in habits. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eurychilopterella luridula Reuter 1909
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eurychilopterella luridula. 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 luridula (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eurychilopterella luridula
What is Eurychilopterella luridula?
Eurychilopterella luridula is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eurychilopterella luridula?
♂ 3.87-4.86 mm, ♀ 3.85-4.64 mm
How do you identify Eurychilopterella luridula?
Recognized by the extensive pale areas on the pronotum, scutellum and hemelytra; head slightly shorter than wide; bicolored second antennal segment; and structure of the male parameres and vesica.
Where is Eurychilopterella luridula found?
Range: e. US (e.TX-FL-NY-IA) - Map
What is the life cycle of a Eurychilopterella luridula?
occurs on apple ( Pyrus malus ) and elm ( Ulmus sp.); evidently predacious in habits. ( 3 )