Largidea grossa 0
Largidea grossa
This record describes Largidea grossa (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antennal segment II somewhat flattened, broadly lanceolate; length of segment I just equal to width of segment II; length 6.0 mm (last couplet) described from California, where a single female was taken on Jeffrey Pine, alt. 7000 ft, near Glen Alpine Springs (E. P. Van Duzee).
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
- Deraeocorinae
- Tribe
- Clivinematini
- Genus
- Largidea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
WA-CA-AZ - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: asso. w/ Pinus jeffreyi
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Largidea grossa Van Duzee, 1916
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Largidea grossa. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Largidea grossa 0
What is Largidea grossa 0?
Largidea grossa 0 (Largidea grossa) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Largidea grossa 0?
length 6.0 mm
How do you identify Largidea grossa 0?
Antennal segment II somewhat flattened, broadly lanceolate; length of segment I just equal to width of segment II; length 6.0 mm (last couplet)
Where is Largidea grossa 0 found?
Range: WA-CA-AZ - Map
What does Largidea grossa 0 eat?
The diet of the Largidea grossa 0 includes asso. w/ Pinus jeffreyi.