Geocoris flavilineus
This record describes Geocoris flavilineus (species). Recorded family: Geocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Black with pale margins and central line, orange head, and pale terminal ant. segment esp. basally Tab 18, Fig. 19 (Distant, 1880-1893) Photo - invasive.org
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Geocoridae (Big-eyed Bugs)
- Genus
- Geocoris (Big-eyed Bugs)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
n.TX to Columbia - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Geocoris flavilineus Stål 1874
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Geocoris flavilineus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Geocoris flavilineus
What is Geocoris flavilineus?
Geocoris flavilineus is a species in the family Geocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Geocoris flavilineus?
Black with pale margins and central line, orange head, and pale terminal ant. segment esp. basally Tab 18, Fig. 19 (Distant, 1880-1893) Photo - invasive.org
Where is Geocoris flavilineus found?
Range: n.TX to Columbia - Map