Hadronema bispinosa 0
Hadronema bispinosa
This record describes Hadronema bispinosa (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the dark head above with a central pale stripe and two yellowish spots adjacent to eyes (fig. 2); the mostly yellowish pronotum, with black calli (fig. 2); the mostly yellowish scutellum (fig. 2); the yellowish orange femora, the metafemur with a preapical dark ring or spot (fig. 2) Type Locality: Wyoming: Crook Co.: Moorcroft, [44.26331uN 104.9502uW, 1290 m], 31 Jul 1927, H.H. Knight
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Orthotylini
- Genus
- Hadronema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
from Canada (southern AB and SK) south through the Rocky Mountains to southern AZ
Diet and Behavior
Diet: All known host-plant asso's are with species of Fabaceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hadronema bispinosa Knight, 1928
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hadronema bispinosa. 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 Hadronema bispinosa 0
What is Hadronema bispinosa 0?
Hadronema bispinosa 0 (Hadronema bispinosa) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Hadronema bispinosa 0?
Recognized by the dark head above with a central pale stripe and two yellowish spots adjacent to eyes (fig. 2); the mostly yellowish pronotum, with black calli (fig. 2); the mostly yellowish scutellum (fig. 2); the yellowish orange femora, the metafemur with a preapical dark ring or spot (fig. 2)
Where is Hadronema bispinosa 0 found?
Range: from Canada (southern AB and SK) south through the Rocky Mountains to southern AZ
What does Hadronema bispinosa 0 eat?
The diet of the Hadronema bispinosa 0 includes All known host-plant asso's are with species of Fabaceae.