Lasiochilus hirtellus
This record describes Lasiochilus hirtellus (species). Recorded family: Lasiochilidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Oblong-ovate, broadest beyond the middle, clothed with numerous long scattered hairs, brownish testaceous , the head and pronotum shiny, the elytra duller. |
| Head | Head distinctly longer than broad, smooth, clothed with a few long erect hairs. |
| Eyes | Eyes reddish to blackish, coarsely granulated. Ocelli reddish. |
| Antennae | Antennae long, testaceous to rufotestaceous, clothed with numerous long hairs... Holotype: male, Thomasville, Alabama , June 11, 1918, H. H. Knight, collector. Allotype: Columbus, Texas, May 23. Paratypes: 27 specimens, Texas : Brownsville, Texas, May 4, 1904, and June 5, 1904, H. S. Barber, collector and Feb. 4, Geo. Garner, collector; Devers, Liberty Co., Texas, June 23, 1917, H. H. Knight, collector; Anahuac, Chambers Co., Texas, Oct. 8, 1918, H. 8. Barber; Louisiana : Opelousas, Louisana, Pilate; Bayo Sara, La., Jan. 16, 1919, E. A. Schwarz; Crowley, La., at light, E. S. Tucker; Alexandria, La., Feb. 26, 1909, on cornstalk, E. 8. Tucker; Florida : Gainesville, Florida, July 11, 1918, on velvet beans, J. R. Watson, collector. Mexico : Presidio Riv., Sinaloa, Mexico, Sept. 20, 1918, J. Aug. Kusche, collector; |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Cimicoidea
- Family
- Lasiochilidae
- Genus
- Lasiochilus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
n.FL along the Gulf coast to n. Columbia / W. Indies - Map , plus AR
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lasiochilus hirtellus Drake & Harris, 1926
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lasiochilus hirtellus. 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 Lasiochilus hirtellus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lasiochilus hirtellus
What is Lasiochilus hirtellus?
Lasiochilus hirtellus is a species in the family Lasiochilidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Lasiochilus hirtellus?
Length 3.2 mm
How do you identify Lasiochilus hirtellus?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Oblong-ovate, broadest beyond the middle, clothed with numerous long scattered hairs, brownish testaceous , the head and pronotum shiny, the elytra duller. |
| Head | Head distinctly longer than broad, smooth, clothed with a few long erect hairs. |
| Eyes | Eyes reddish to blackish, coarsely granulated. Ocelli reddish. |
| Antennae | Antennae long, testaceous to rufotestaceous, clothed with numerous long hairs... |
Where is Lasiochilus hirtellus found?
Range: n.FL along the Gulf coast to n. Columbia / W. Indies - Map , plus AR