Halticotoma andrei
This record describes Halticotoma andrei (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
For females, a useful character to separate H. andrei from H. valida is the length of the second antennomere. It's longer than the distance between eyes in the former, and shorter than the distance between eyes in the latter. Det. Jason Botz, 2017
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
- Bryocorinae
- Tribe
- Eccritotarsini
- Genus
- Halticotoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on sotol ( Dasylirion wheeleri , Liliaceae) (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Halticotoma andrei Knight 1968
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Halticotoma andrei. 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 Halticotoma andrei (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Halticotoma andrei
What is Halticotoma andrei?
Halticotoma andrei is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Halticotoma andrei?
For females, a useful character to separate H. andrei from H. valida is the length of the second antennomere. It's longer than the distance between eyes in the former, and shorter than the distance between eyes in the latter. Det. Jason Botz, 2017
Where is Halticotoma andrei found?
Range: AZ - Map
What does Halticotoma andrei eat?
The diet of the Halticotoma andrei includes on sotol ( Dasylirion wheeleri , Liliaceae) (BG data).