Geocoris uliginosus
This record describes Geocoris uliginosus (species). Recorded family: Geocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
color variable; typical form almost uniformly black Form more oval, pronotum more transverse, scutellum strictly equilateral; without steely bluish glint, more or less broad margins of hemelytra pale. Dets. v belov
Wikipedia reference for Geocoris uliginosus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocoris_uliginosus.
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
Habitat
typically, disturbed habitats, esp. shaded & moist areas (fields, roadside margins, around homes)
Geographic Range
e.NA (NF‒FL to ON‒ND‒NM) - Map , western GBIF records likely of G. atricolor
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Geocoris uliginosus (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Geocoris uliginosus. 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 Geocoris uliginosus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Geocoris uliginosus
What is Geocoris uliginosus?
Geocoris uliginosus is a species in the family Geocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Geocoris uliginosus?
3‒4 mm
How do you identify Geocoris uliginosus?
color variable; typical form almost uniformly black Form more oval, pronotum more transverse, scutellum strictly equilateral; without steely bluish glint, more or less broad margins of hemelytra pale. Dets. v belov
Where is Geocoris uliginosus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | typically, disturbed habitats, esp. shaded & moist areas (fields, roadside margins, around homes) |
| Range | e.NA (NF‒FL to ON‒ND‒NM) - Map , western GBIF records likely of G. atricolor |