Largus californicus
This record describes Largus californicus (species). Recorded family: Largidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Largus californicus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largus_californicus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pyrrhocoroidea
- Family
- Largidae (Bordered Plant Bugs)
- Tribe
- Largini
- Genus
- Largus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA, CO, Mexico per , but not mentioned in (which means that the species does not occur in Mexico, or, probably, not recognized as species)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Mostly plants (flowers, leaves, fruit) from a range of families, with a preference for lupines; not considered a pest of economic importance ( 4 )
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Largus californicus. 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 Largus californicus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hartmut Wisch; Additional contributions by cotinis , Chuck Entz , Aaron Schusteff , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Largus californicus
How big is Largus californicus?
~13 mm
Where is Largus californicus found?
Range: CA, CO, Mexico per , but not mentioned in (which means that the species does not occur in Mexico, or, probably, not recognized as species)
What does Largus californicus eat?
The diet of the Largus californicus includes Mostly plants (flowers, leaves, fruit) from a range of families, with a preference for lupines; not considered a pest of economic importance ( 4 ).