Harmostes fraterculus
This record describes Harmostes fraterculus (species). Recorded family: Rhopalidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Separated from H. reflexulus in having the scape not distinctly surpassing the apex of the head and the speckled costal margin of the hemelytra also, bicolored hind femora and parallel black lines in the hyaline portion of the wings
Wikipedia reference for Harmostes fraterculus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmostes_fraterculus.
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
e. US to ne. TX, absent from gulf coastal plains and FL - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Harmostes fraterculus (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Harmostes fraterculus. 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 fraterculus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by drswanny; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Vox Sciurorum , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Harmostes fraterculus
What is Harmostes fraterculus?
Harmostes fraterculus is a species in the family Rhopalidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Harmostes fraterculus?
Separated from H. reflexulus in having the scape not distinctly surpassing the apex of the head and the speckled costal margin of the hemelytra also, bicolored hind femora and parallel black lines in the hyaline portion of the wings
Where is Harmostes fraterculus found?
Range: e. US to ne. TX, absent from gulf coastal plains and FL - Map