Lasiomerus constrictus
This record describes Lasiomerus constrictus (species). Recorded family: Nabidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Blatchley's discussion--an update based on more recent information would certainly be great! 568. Nabis constrictus Champion, 1899, 303. Elongate, slender, strongly constricted at middle. Dull straw-yellow; head, front lobe of pronotum, a spot on humeral angles, a vague transverse bar across the commissure of clavus, the tip of corium and the veins and basal half of membrane, fuscous or tinged with fuscous; nervures of apical half of corium and a spot on third connexival crimson; connexivals with a small dark spot on each apical angle; under surface with a narrow stripe along each side dark brown or fuscous; femora near apex and the tibiae near base, each with a single brown ring. |
| Eyes | Eyes small, prominent, coarsely granulated. |
| Antennae | Antennae very slender, as long as body, joints 2 - 4 subequal, 1 shorter, about as long as head. |
| Elytra | Elytra slightly surpassing abdomen; connexivum rather widely exposed, female, wholly concealed, male. Front and middle femora and tibiae with a few small denticles in addition to the setae. Length, 6.5 - 7 mm. The small eyes, finely rugose hind lobe of pronotum, spotted connexivals, constricted elytra and crimson nervures of apical half of corium distinguish it from annulatus, its nearest ally. |
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
se US (MD-FL), Mesoamerica
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lasiomerus constrictus (Champion 1899)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lasiomerus constrictus. 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 constrictus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by cotinis , JohnMaxwell22
Frequently Asked Questions About Lasiomerus constrictus
What is Lasiomerus constrictus?
Lasiomerus constrictus is a species in the family Nabidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Lasiomerus constrictus?
6.5 7 mm
How do you identify Lasiomerus constrictus?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Blatchley's discussion--an update based on more recent information would certainly be great! 568. Nabis constrictus Champion, 1899, 303. Elongate, slender, strongly constricted at middle. Dull straw-yellow; head, front lobe of pronotum, a spot on humeral angles, a vague transverse bar across the commissure of clavus, the tip of corium and the veins and basal half of membrane, fuscous or tinged with fuscous; nervures of apical half of corium and a spot on third connexival crimson; connexivals with a small dark spot on each apical angle; under surface with a narrow stripe along each side dark brown or fuscous; femora near apex and the tibiae near base, each with a single brown ring. |
| Eyes | Eyes small, prominent, coarsely granulated. |
| Antennae | Antennae very slender, as long as body, joints 2 - 4 subequal, 1 shorter, about as long as head. |
| Elytra | Elytra slightly surpassing abdomen; connexivum rather widely exposed, female, wholly concealed, male. Front and middle femora and tibiae with a few small denticles in addition to the setae. Length, 6.5 - 7 mm. The small eyes, finely rugose hind lobe of pronotum, spotted connexivals, constricted elytra and crimson nervures of apical half of corium distinguish it from annulatus, its nearest ally. |
Where is Lasiomerus constrictus found?
Range: se US (MD-FL), Mesoamerica