Eustictus pilipes
This record describes Eustictus pilipes (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Coloration nearly as in spinipes , but head, antennae, and legs of deeper red. Spines on basal half of hind tibiae replaced by long hairs several of which in length are equal to three times thickness of tibia. Femora also bearing long hairs on ventral margin, and apically on posterior and dorsal margins.
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
FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: From Latin pili (=hair) + pes (=foot) that indicates the long hairs on the legs.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eustictus pilipes. 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 pilipes (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim
Frequently Asked Questions About Eustictus pilipes
What is Eustictus pilipes?
Eustictus pilipes is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eustictus pilipes?
5.9 mm (female)
How do you identify Eustictus pilipes?
Coloration nearly as in spinipes , but head, antennae, and legs of deeper red. Spines on basal half of hind tibiae replaced by long hairs several of which in length are equal to three times thickness of tibia. Femora also bearing long hairs on ventral margin, and apically on posterior and dorsal margins.
Where is Eustictus pilipes found?
Range: FL