Heterotrioza chenopodii
This record describes Heterotrioza chenopodii (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The only Triozid recorded from our area that utilizes Chenopodiaceae as a host. Adults extremely variable in color, with younger individuals yellowish with brown markings and green abdomen; older individuals with uniformly dark brown dorsum. Full description in ( 3 )
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Widespread Palaearctic species; adventive in North America and now known to occur in e. US, the Maritime Provinces, Nebraska, and along the Pacific Coast (BC-CA) ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Chenopodiaceae, including Atriplex and Chenopodium ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Heterotrioza chenopodii (Reuter, 1876)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Heterotrioza chenopodii. 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 Heterotrioza chenopodii (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Heterotrioza chenopodii
What is Heterotrioza chenopodii?
Heterotrioza chenopodii is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Heterotrioza chenopodii?
1.9-2.3 mm [2.6-3.1 mm for T. obliqua in ]
How do you identify Heterotrioza chenopodii?
The only Triozid recorded from our area that utilizes Chenopodiaceae as a host. Adults extremely variable in color, with younger individuals yellowish with brown markings and green abdomen; older individuals with uniformly dark brown dorsum. Full description in ( 3 )
Where is Heterotrioza chenopodii found?
Range: Widespread Palaearctic species; adventive in North America and now known to occur in e. US, the Maritime Provinces, Nebraska, and along the Pacific Coast (BC-CA) ( 4 )
What does Heterotrioza chenopodii eat?
The diet of the Heterotrioza chenopodii includes Chenopodiaceae, including Atriplex and Chenopodium ( 3 ).