Eustictus albomaculatus
This record describes Eustictus albomaculatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
eyes smaller than knighti , but wider apart; short erect hairs on the hind tibia Det. M. A. Quinn, 2023 E. albomaculatus was the last US sp. of Eustictus to be described , and Johnston only lists E. knighti as being similar to it in Texas. ( E. albocuneatus , as the name suggests, is also similar , but is restricted to AZ ) Holotype: male, May 20, 1930, Weslaco, Texas (J. C. Gaines), Paratypes: 1 male taken with type at trap light; 2 males, June 7, 1933, 2 males, June 30, 1935, 1 male September 10, 1935, Dimmit Co., Texas (S. E. Jones), at trap light.
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
- Genus
- Eustictus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX (type series Hidalgo & Dimmit Co.) , no locality data from TAMUIC or any other database in GBIF
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eustictus albomaculatus Johnston, 1939
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eustictus albomaculatus. 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 Eustictus albomaculatus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Eustictus albomaculatus
What is Eustictus albomaculatus?
Eustictus albomaculatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Eustictus albomaculatus?
eyes smaller than knighti , but wider apart; short erect hairs on the hind tibia Det. M. A. Quinn, 2023 E. albomaculatus was the last US sp. of Eustictus to be described , and Johnston only lists E. knighti as being similar to it in Texas. ( E. albocuneatus , as the name suggests, is also similar , but is restricted to AZ )
Where is Eustictus albomaculatus found?
Range: TX (type series Hidalgo & Dimmit Co.) , no locality data from TAMUIC or any other database in GBIF