Largidea rubida 0
Largidea rubida
This record describes Largidea rubida (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Largidea , Key to the Species, couplet 2 : Femora black, without visible dots; length 4.7 mm nevadensis , n. sp. Femora reddish brown, one or two rows of fuscous dots visible through the red color; length 4.2 mm rubida Uhler Type Locality: NM
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
n.AZ-NM-CO - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on twoneedle pinyon ( Pinus edulis ) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Largidea rubida (Uhler, 1904)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Largidea rubida. 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 rubida 0
What is Largidea rubida 0?
Largidea rubida 0 (Largidea rubida) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Largidea rubida 0?
Largidea , Key to the Species, couplet 2 : Femora black, without visible dots; length 4.7 mm nevadensis , n. sp. Femora reddish brown, one or two rows of fuscous dots visible through the red color; length 4.2 mm rubida Uhler
Where is Largidea rubida 0 found?
Range: n.AZ-NM-CO - Map
What does Largidea rubida 0 eat?
The diet of the Largidea rubida 0 includes on twoneedle pinyon ( Pinus edulis ) ( 4 ).