Ischnodemus falicus
This record describes Ischnodemus falicus (species). Recorded family: Blissidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Ischnodemus falicus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ischnodemus_falicus.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (NS-NC to ON-ND-TX) - Map , mostly se CAN to e. KS
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Prairie Cordgrass - Spartina pectinata
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ischnodemus falicus (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ischnodemus falicus. 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 Ischnodemus falicus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , marcie oconnor