Gerris buenoi
This record describes Gerris buenoi (species). Recorded family: Gerridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
body grayish-brown; pronotum with pale middorsal line and conspicuous whitish stripe along lateral margins; second antennal segment slightly longer than third, and segments 2 & 3 (combined) slightly longer than segment 1; adults usually long-winged, occasionally short-winged or wingless; in winged individuals, posterior portion of forewing often shaded with blue
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Gerroidea
- Family
- Gerridae (Water Striders)
- Subfamily
- Gerrinae
- Genus
- Gerris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
a habitat generalist: lakes, ponds, temporary or permanent pools, rainwater puddles, sphagnum bogs, wooded swamps, backwaters, rivers and streams ( Spence 1981 )
Geographic Range
transcontinental in so. Canada and n. US (south to CO-CA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gerris buenoi Kirkaldy 1911
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Gerris buenoi. 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 Gerris buenoi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Gerris buenoi
What is Gerris buenoi?
Gerris buenoi is a species in the family Gerridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Gerris buenoi?
♂ 6.6-7.5 mm, ♀ 7.6-8.1 mm
How do you identify Gerris buenoi?
body grayish-brown; pronotum with pale middorsal line and conspicuous whitish stripe along lateral margins; second antennal segment slightly longer than third, and segments 2 & 3 (combined) slightly longer than segment 1; adults usually long-winged, occasionally short-winged or wingless; in winged individuals, posterior portion of forewing often shaded with blue
Where is Gerris buenoi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | a habitat generalist: lakes, ponds, temporary or permanent pools, rainwater puddles, sphagnum bogs, wooded swamps, backwaters, rivers and streams ( Spence 1981 ) |
| Range | transcontinental in so. Canada and n. US (south to CO-CA) |