Heraeus plebejus
This record describes Heraeus plebejus (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
see Dellapé et al. Det. Ken Wolgemuth, 2021 the most widely dist. (common) sp. of Heraeus in the US
Wikipedia reference for Heraeus plebejus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraeus_plebejus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Rhyparochromidae (Dirt-colored Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhyparochrominae
- Tribe
- Myodochini
- Genus
- Heraeus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
common at lights ( 6 ) ( 7 )
Geographic Range
e. NA, AZ (QC‒FL to ON‒IA‒TX, AZ) to Honduras; Haiti - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Heraeus plebejus Stål 1874
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Heraeus plebejus. 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 Heraeus plebejus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Heraeus plebejus
What is Heraeus plebejus?
Heraeus plebejus is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Heraeus plebejus?
4.5‒5.8 mm
How do you identify Heraeus plebejus?
see Dellapé et al. Det. Ken Wolgemuth, 2021
Where is Heraeus plebejus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | common at lights ( 6 ) ( 7 ) |
| Range | e. NA, AZ (QC‒FL to ON‒IA‒TX, AZ) to Honduras; Haiti - Map |