Ilnacora nicholi
This record describes Ilnacora nicholi (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Paraphrasing Knight: This is one of the species with larger black spots on the pronotum; and head, thorax beneath, and venter all black. Structure of the male genitalia, especially the right clasper, will conclusively distinguish this from other species. See illustrations in Knight's 1963 review.
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Orthotylini
- Genus
- Ilnacora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ / Mexico as far south as Jalisco - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ilnacora nicholi Knight, 1963
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ilnacora nicholi. 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 Ilnacora nicholi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Ilnacora nicholi
What is Ilnacora nicholi?
Ilnacora nicholi is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ilnacora nicholi?
4.7 mm
How do you identify Ilnacora nicholi?
Paraphrasing Knight: This is one of the species with larger black spots on the pronotum; and head, thorax beneath, and venter all black. Structure of the male genitalia, especially the right clasper, will conclusively distinguish this from other species. See illustrations in Knight's 1963 review.
Where is Ilnacora nicholi found?
Range: AZ / Mexico as far south as Jalisco - Map