Hadronema pictum
This record describes Hadronema pictum (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the orange-red posterior lobe of pronotum (fig. 2); the similar length of antennal segments II and III Det. M. A. Quinn, 2013 Lectotype: Garden of the Gods, Colorado city, El Paso Co., Colorado [38.86778uN 104.89056uW], July, E.S. Tucker.
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
AB-SK to c. TX, NV-CO - Map Widely distributed from the Central Great Plains of the US, to the southern plains of TX and west through NM, AZ, and the southern Great Basin to the Sierra Nevada
Seasonal Activity
May-Jun (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: found on Asteraceae and Fabaceae hosts
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hadronema pictum Uhler, 1895
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hadronema pictum. 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 Hadronema pictum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Hadronema pictum
What is Hadronema pictum?
Hadronema pictum is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Hadronema pictum?
Recognized by the orange-red posterior lobe of pronotum (fig. 2); the similar length of antennal segments II and III Det. M. A. Quinn, 2013
Where is Hadronema pictum found?
Range: AB-SK to c. TX, NV-CO - Map Widely distributed from the Central Great Plains of the US, to the southern plains of TX and west through NM, AZ, and the southern Great Basin to the Sierra Nevada
What does Hadronema pictum eat?
The diet of the Hadronema pictum includes found on Asteraceae and Fabaceae hosts.
When is Hadronema pictum active?
Hadronema pictum: seasonal activity - May-Jun (BG data).