Linden Lace Bug
Gargaphia tiliae
This record describes Gargaphia tiliae (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
caused severe browning of Basswood in Canada ( 8 )
Wikipedia reference for Gargaphia tiliae: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargaphia_tiliae.
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. NA to CO-AZ / Mex. - Map , most records New England to KS
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host Plants: Cercis, Prunus, Tilia ( 6 )
Life History
There are 2 generations per year ( 7 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gargaphia tiliae ( Walsh 1864)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Gargaphia tiliae. 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 Linden Lace Bug (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Stephen_WV; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Linden Lace Bug
What is Linden Lace Bug?
Linden Lace Bug (Gargaphia tiliae) is a species in the family Tingidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Linden Lace Bug?
4-5 mm
Where is Linden Lace Bug found?
Range: e. NA to CO-AZ / Mex. - Map , most records New England to KS
What does Linden Lace Bug eat?
The diet of the Linden Lace Bug includes Host Plants: Cercis, Prunus, Tilia ( 6 ).
What is the life cycle of a Linden Lace Bug?
There are 2 generations per year ( 7 )