Hadronemidea echinata
This record describes Hadronemidea echinata (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
From Forero: Recognized by the nearly straight, rounded, lateral margins of the pronotum...; the prominent transverse posterior protuberance near the posterior margin of pronotum...; the weakly curved mesotibia in males, covered with dense bristlelike setae on ventral surface; and males with apical third of antennal segment III with long setae.
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
- Hadronemidea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mostly reported from Gutierrezia sp. and Dalea frutescens .
Geographic Range
w. TX and adjacent NM to central Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
mid August to mid November, based on "specimens examined" in Forero
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hadronemidea echinata. 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 Hadronemidea echinata (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Hadronemidea echinata
What is Hadronemidea echinata?
Hadronemidea echinata is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hadronemidea echinata?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 4.95–5.52 mm |
| Female | 5.28–6.53 |
How do you identify Hadronemidea echinata?
From Forero: Recognized by the nearly straight, rounded, lateral margins of the pronotum...; the prominent transverse posterior protuberance near the posterior margin of pronotum...; the weakly curved mesotibia in males, covered with dense bristlelike setae on ventral surface; and males with apical third of antennal segment III with long setae.
Where is Hadronemidea echinata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mostly reported from Gutierrezia sp. and Dalea frutescens . |
| Range | w. TX and adjacent NM to central Mex. - Map |
When is Hadronemidea echinata active?
Hadronemidea echinata: seasonal activity - mid August to mid November, based on specimens examined in Forero.