Gracilimiris litoralis
This record describes Gracilimiris litoralis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. 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
- Miridae (Plant Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Mirini
- Genus
- Gracilimiris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se.US (MD‒FL‒TX) (Wheeler 2012)
Seasonal Activity
in FL, adults present year round (Wheeler 2012)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: cordgrasses ( Spartina ) (Wheeler 2012)
Life History
multivoltine (Wheeler 2012)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gracilimiris litoralis Stonedahl & Henry 1991
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Gracilimiris litoralis. 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 Gracilimiris litoralis
Where is Gracilimiris litoralis found?
Range: se.US (MD‒FL‒TX) (Wheeler 2012)
What does Gracilimiris litoralis eat?
The diet of the Gracilimiris litoralis includes hosts: cordgrasses ( Spartina ) (Wheeler 2012).
When is Gracilimiris litoralis active?
Gracilimiris litoralis: seasonal activity - in FL, adults present year round (Wheeler 2012).
What is the life cycle of a Gracilimiris litoralis?
multivoltine (Wheeler 2012)