Largus semipletus
This record describes Largus semipletus (species). Recorded family: Largidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
discussed and illustrated in likely another variant of L. cinctus but for now it's reasonable to follow the most recent revisionary work of Brailovsky and treat it as a species
Identification notes
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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
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Largus semipletus Bliven 1959
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Largus semipletus. 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 semipletus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Largus semipletus
What is Largus semipletus?
Largus semipletus is a species in the family Largidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Largus semipletus?
discussed and illustrated in
Where is Largus semipletus found?
Range: CA