Labopidea cepula
This record describes Labopidea cepula (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
General color yellow green; pronotum, scutellum, and hemelytra with erect and semierect dark bristlelike setae, intermixed with recumbent, silvery sericeous setae. (Henry 1982) Females may be brachypterous (Henry 1982) Holotype: Bastrop Co., Texas, Bastrop State Park, May 8, 1966, J. C. Schaffner coll., taken on Allium sp. Note that a male and female of geminata were also collected at Bastrop Co., Texas, Bastrop State Park (May 8, 1966 and May 5, 1968 by Dr. Schaffner). (Henry 1982) Range of Labopidea geminata : TX-AR
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
- Labopidea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Texas
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: cepula (L). 'onion' (Henry 1982)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Labopidea cepula. 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 Labopidea cepula (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Labopidea cepula
What is Labopidea cepula?
Labopidea cepula is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Labopidea cepula?
3.6-4.4 mm (Henry 1982)
How do you identify Labopidea cepula?
General color yellow green; pronotum, scutellum, and hemelytra with erect and semierect dark bristlelike setae, intermixed with recumbent, silvery sericeous setae. (Henry 1982) Females may be brachypterous (Henry 1982)
Where is Labopidea cepula found?
Range: Texas