Eustictus knighti
This record describes Eustictus knighti (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hind tibiae covered with very long erect hairs, also a few long erect hairs on apex of hind femora. (the long hairs on the hind legs are clearly visible in the enlarged thumbnail) - coll'ed at UV light near type locality (same county) Det. M. A. Quinn, 2023 Holotype: male, May 9, 1929, College Station, Texas (H. G. Johnston); author’s collection. Allotype: female, May 22, 1930, College Station, Texas (H. G. Johnston). Paratypes: 10 taken with the holotype. October 6; October 7; October 21, 1928, topotypic (S. E. Jones). May 16, 1929; 2 May 7, 1930, topotypic (H. G. Johnston). All the [var. type] specimens were taken at light traps. U.S.N.M. 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
- Genus
- Eustictus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX , Holo-, Allo- and Paratypes all from College Station, yet no locality data from TAMUIC or any other database in GBIF
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eustictus knighti Johnston, 1930
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eustictus knighti. 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 knighti (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Eustictus knighti
What is Eustictus knighti?
Eustictus knighti is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Eustictus knighti?
Hind tibiae covered with very long erect hairs, also a few long erect hairs on apex of hind femora. (the long hairs on the hind legs are clearly visible in the enlarged thumbnail) - coll'ed at UV light near type locality (same county) Det. M. A. Quinn, 2023
Where is Eustictus knighti found?
Range: TX , Holo-, Allo- and Paratypes all from College Station, yet no locality data from TAMUIC or any other database in GBIF