Hydrometra hungerfordi
This record describes Hydrometra hungerfordi (species). Recorded family: Hydrometridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Note none of the photos of this species on this page are accurately identified.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Family
- Hydrometridae (Water Measurers)
- Genus
- Hydrometra
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US (ME–FL to KS–TX) & Mesoamerica
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hydrometra hungerfordi Torre-Bueno 1926
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hydrometra hungerfordi. 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 Hydrometra hungerfordi (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by mpintar
Frequently Asked Questions About Hydrometra hungerfordi
What is Hydrometra hungerfordi?
Hydrometra hungerfordi is a species in the family Hydrometridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hydrometra hungerfordi?
9–11 mm
How do you identify Hydrometra hungerfordi?
Note none of the photos of this species on this page are accurately identified.
Where is Hydrometra hungerfordi found?
Range: e.US (ME–FL to KS–TX) & Mesoamerica