Harmostes angustatus
This record describes Harmostes angustatus (species). Recorded family: Rhopalidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The following characters were gleaned from although not explicitly mentioned as being diagnostic or unique to H. angustatus : Among the species of Harmostes found in the western United States ( angustatus , dorsalis , and reflexulus ), this species may be recognized by the nearly straight non-explanate lateral margins of the pronotum, the tongue of the scutellum being wider near the middle than at the base, and the generally hyaline inner cell of the corium (drswanny, June 2012). The head and clypeus of this species are supposed to be distinctly convex in lateral view as opposed to more or less flattened in the other U.S. species, but these details are rarely captured in photographs.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Coreoidea
- Family
- Rhopalidae (Scentless Plant Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhopalinae
- Tribe
- Harmostini
- Genus
- Harmostes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw US (sCA-AZ, wTX, UT) / nw. Mex. - Map , most records s.CA-AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Harmostes angustatus Van Duzee 1918
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Harmostes angustatus. 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 Harmostes angustatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by drswanny; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Harmostes angustatus
What is Harmostes angustatus?
Harmostes angustatus is a species in the family Rhopalidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Harmostes angustatus?
7-8 mm
How do you identify Harmostes angustatus?
The following characters were gleaned from although not explicitly mentioned as being diagnostic or unique to H. angustatus : Among the species of Harmostes found in the western United States ( angustatus , dorsalis , and reflexulus ), this species may be recognized by the nearly straight non-explanate lateral margins of the pronotum, the tongue of the scutellum being wider near the middle than at the base, and the generally hyaline inner cell of the corium (drswanny, June 2012). The head and clypeus of this species are supposed to be distinctly convex in lateral view as opposed to more or less flattened in the other U.S. species, but these details are rarely captured in photographs.
Where is Harmostes angustatus found?
Range: sw US (sCA-AZ, wTX, UT) / nw. Mex. - Map , most records s.CA-AZ