Eggplant Lace Bug
Gargaphia solani
This record describes Gargaphia solani (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Tingidae (Lace Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Tinginae
- Tribe
- Tingini
- Genus
- Gargaphia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US to AZ / Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts include eggplant, tomato, potato, sunflower, sage, cotton, and horsenettle
Life History
females of the subsocial lace bug, Gargaphia solani lay eggs in the nests of conspecifics whenever the opportunity arises (Tallamy 1985)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gargaphia solani Heidemann 1914
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Gargaphia solani. 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 Eggplant Lace Bug (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eggplant Lace Bug
Where is Eggplant Lace Bug found?
Range: e. US to AZ / Mex. - Map
What does Eggplant Lace Bug eat?
The diet of the Eggplant Lace Bug includes hosts include eggplant, tomato, potato, sunflower, sage, cotton, and horsenettle.
What is the life cycle of a Eggplant Lace Bug?
females of the subsocial lace bug, Gargaphia solani lay eggs in the nests of conspecifics whenever the opportunity arises (Tallamy 1985)