Lasiomerus annulatus
This record describes Lasiomerus annulatus (species). Recorded family: Nabidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Blatchley's description: 570. Nabis annulatus Reuter, 1873, 86. Elongate, slender, subparallel. Dull straw-yellow; two narrow stripes on head, some vague irregular lines on front lobe of pronotum, five faint stripes on hind lobe, some elongate blotches on apical halves of clavus and corium, the nervures of membrane and incisures of connexivum, fuscous; Extreme apex of corium blackish preceded usually by a reddish tinge; Joints 1 and 2 of antennas dull yellow, the former with two faint rings and the latter with apex darker, 4 and 5 tinged with fuscous ; Beak, legs and under surface pale yellow, the femora annulate near apex and the tibiae near base with a single brownish ring; Sides of sterna and basal half or more of abdomen with a brown stripe. Joint 1 of antennae much longer than head, about one-fourth shorter than 2 - 5, which are subequal. Collar and hind lobe of pronotum densely and finely punctate. Disk of scutellum with two small foveae. Connexivum very narrowly exposed, male; slightly more widely so, female.
Wikipedia reference for Lasiomerus annulatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasiomerus_annulatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Nabidae (Damsel Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Nabinae
- Tribe
- Nabini
- Genus
- Lasiomerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
MS-GA-QC-SD (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lasiomerus annulatus (Reuter 1872)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lasiomerus annulatus. 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 Lasiomerus annulatus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lasiomerus annulatus
What is Lasiomerus annulatus?
Lasiomerus annulatus is a species in the family Nabidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Lasiomerus annulatus?
8 - 9.5 mm
How do you identify Lasiomerus annulatus?
Blatchley's description: 570. Nabis annulatus Reuter, 1873, 86. Elongate, slender, subparallel. Dull straw-yellow; two narrow stripes on head, some vague irregular lines on front lobe of pronotum, five faint stripes on hind lobe, some elongate blotches on apical halves of clavus and corium, the nervures of membrane and incisures of connexivum, fuscous; Extreme apex of corium blackish preceded usually by a reddish tinge; Joints 1 and 2 of antennas dull yellow, the former with two faint rings and the latter with apex darker, 4 and 5 tinged with fuscous ; Beak, legs and under surface pale yellow, the femora annulate near apex and the tibiae near base with a single brownish ring; Sides of sterna and basal half or more of abdomen with a brown stripe. Joint 1 of antennae much longer than head, about one-fourth shorter than 2 - 5, which are subequal. Collar and hind lobe of pronotum densely and finely punctate. Disk of scutellum with two small foveae. Connexivum very narrowly exposed, male; slightly more widely so, female.
Where is Lasiomerus annulatus found?
Range: MS-GA-QC-SD (BG data)