Hyaliodes harti
This record describes Hyaliodes harti (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults are elongate, hyaline or glassy in appearance, with long slender legs and large reddish eyes. Kelton key features: Collar and calli black. Scutellum black at base. Apical margin of corium red Knight other features: Median pronotal line always light. Antennae, first segment, bright red. Distinguished from vitripennis by the longer first antennal segment (see See Also section below)
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
- Tribe
- Hyaliodini
- Genus
- Hyaliodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Collected on a vast variety of trees: apple, pear, peach, raspberry, plum, grape, etc.
Geographic Range
e. NA, w. strays to BC (OK-NC-ME-BC) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Jun-Aug.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Predaceous on mites, aphids, psyllids, and other small arthropods.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hyaliodes harti Knight, 1941
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hyaliodes harti. 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 Hyaliodes harti (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by Stephen_WV , Robin McLeod , Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyaliodes harti
What is Hyaliodes harti?
Hyaliodes harti is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hyaliodes harti?
Length 5.0 – 5.3 mm
How do you identify Hyaliodes harti?
Adults are elongate, hyaline or glassy in appearance, with long slender legs and large reddish eyes. Kelton key features: Collar and calli black. Scutellum black at base. Apical margin of corium red Knight other features: Median pronotal line always light. Antennae, first segment, bright red. Distinguished from vitripennis by the longer first antennal segment (see See Also section below)
Where is Hyaliodes harti found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Collected on a vast variety of trees: apple, pear, peach, raspberry, plum, grape, etc. |
| Range | e. NA, w. strays to BC (OK-NC-ME-BC) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) |
What does Hyaliodes harti eat?
The diet of the Hyaliodes harti includes Predaceous on mites, aphids, psyllids, and other small arthropods..
When is Hyaliodes harti active?
Hyaliodes harti: seasonal activity - mostly: Jun-Aug..