Hesperophylum arizonae
This record describes Hesperophylum arizonae (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Only a few specimens have been collected (and only one male) ( 3 )
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
- Deraeocorinae
- Genus
- Hesperophylum
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
One record is from oak ( Quercus sp.) ( 3 )
Geographic Range
AZ, w.TX (Davis Mtns) to central Mexico - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr‒Aug ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hesperophylum arizonae Knight, 1968
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hesperophylum arizonae. 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 Hesperophylum arizonae (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov , jbotz
Frequently Asked Questions About Hesperophylum arizonae
What is Hesperophylum arizonae?
Hesperophylum arizonae is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Hesperophylum arizonae found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | One record is from oak ( Quercus sp.) ( 3 ) |
| Range | AZ, w.TX (Davis Mtns) to central Mexico - Map |
When is Hesperophylum arizonae active?
Hesperophylum arizonae: seasonal activity - Apr‒Aug ( 3 ).