Largidea stitti
This record describes Largidea stitti (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
Habitat
Collected on ponderosa pine.
Geographic Range
AZ (Colorado Plateau)
Seasonal Activity
Late summer (the single specimen mentioned in the description was collected Aug 22, 1940).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named for L. L. Stitt, the collector of the holotype.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Largidea stitti. 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 Largidea stitti (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz
Frequently Asked Questions About Largidea stitti
How big is Largidea stitti?
6.4 mm (single female holotype)
Where is Largidea stitti found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Collected on ponderosa pine. |
| Range | AZ (Colorado Plateau) |
When is Largidea stitti active?
Largidea stitti: seasonal activity - Late summer (the single specimen mentioned in the description was collected Aug 22, 1940)..