Jalysus spinosus
This record describes Jalysus spinosus (species). Recorded family: Berytidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The best way to tell [the two] apart is to look at the male genital capsule: J. wickhami has a distinct ridge while J. spinosus does not. However, that is not usually visible in photographs. They also differ in that J. wickhami , unlike J. spinosus , has a short stout tubercle on the frons. Again, this is difficult to judge in photographs, sometimes even with specimen in hand. Probably the only way to tell from photographs is by the punctures on the side of the head behind the eyes. In wickhami , the area is heavily punctate while in spinosus it is more of a narrow band. Lighting can sometimes make this hard to interpret in photos, but it can often be seen. --Brad Barnd on Also see
Wikipedia reference for Jalysus spinosus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalysus_spinosus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Berytidae (Stilt Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Metacanthinae
- Genus
- Jalysus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (QC-FL to ND-TX) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Jalysus spinosus (Say 1824)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Jalysus spinosus. 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 Jalysus spinosus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Nick Block , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Jalysus spinosus
What is Jalysus spinosus?
Jalysus spinosus is a species in the family Berytidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Jalysus spinosus?
The best way to tell [the two] apart is to look at the male genital capsule: J. wickhami has a distinct ridge while J. spinosus does not. However, that is not usually visible in photographs. They also differ in that J. wickhami , unlike J. spinosus , has a short stout tubercle on the frons. Again, this is difficult to judge in photographs, sometimes even with specimen in hand. Probably the only way to tell from photographs is by the punctures on the side of the head behind the eyes. In wickhami , the area is heavily punctate while in spinosus it is more of a narrow band. Lighting can sometimes make this hard to interpret in photos, but it can often be seen. --Brad Barnd on Also see
Where is Jalysus spinosus found?
Range: e NA (QC-FL to ND-TX) ( 3 )