Spot-sided Coreid
Hypselonotus punctiventris
This record describes Hypselonotus punctiventris (species). Recorded family: Coreidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
As implied by the lack of names in synonymy, there is little conspicuous variation. The pronotum tends to have the 6 longitudinal vittae less developed in most specimens from Texas and northeastern Mexico than elsewhere. In all specimens preocellar vittae are present, and in all specimens the pale band of the corium is present and triangular. (Whitehead, 1974)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Coreoidea
- Family
- Coreidae (Leaf-footed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Coreinae
- Tribe
- Hypselonotini
- Genus
- Hypselonotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
common in gardens
Geographic Range
se. US, AZ (AZ, TX-FL-SC) to Costa Rica - Map , common in TX, very rare in AZ
Seasonal Activity
year round in TX (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Feeds on Croton , mallows, Asteraceae and a wide variety of other hosts ( 4 )
Life History
Egg, Nymphs:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hypselonotus punctiventris Stål 1862
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hypselonotus punctiventris. 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 Spot-sided Coreid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Spot-sided Coreid
What is Spot-sided Coreid?
Spot-sided Coreid (Hypselonotus punctiventris) is a species in the family Coreidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Spot-sided Coreid?
As implied by the lack of names in synonymy, there is little conspicuous variation. The pronotum tends to have the 6 longitudinal vittae less developed in most specimens from Texas and northeastern Mexico than elsewhere. In all specimens preocellar vittae are present, and in all specimens the pale band of the corium is present and triangular. (Whitehead, 1974)
Where is Spot-sided Coreid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | common in gardens |
| Range | se. US, AZ (AZ, TX-FL-SC) to Costa Rica - Map , common in TX, very rare in AZ |
What does Spot-sided Coreid eat?
The diet of the Spot-sided Coreid includes Feeds on Croton , mallows, Asteraceae and a wide variety of other hosts ( 4 ).
When is Spot-sided Coreid active?
Spot-sided Coreid: seasonal activity - year round in TX (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Spot-sided Coreid?
Egg, Nymphs: