Leptoglossus fulvicornis
This record describes Leptoglossus fulvicornis (species). Recorded family: Coreidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hemielytra lacking a transverse fascia. Humeral area of pronotum strongly expanded and flared outward and upward, bearing coarse obtuse teeth anterior and posterior to humeral angles. Head nearly uniformly brown, lacking alternating dark and light stripes. Tibial dilations relatively slender; outer dilation with shallow scalloping. Can be mistaken for oppositus because of the absence of a transverse humeral fascia, but is readily recognizable by the flaring, dentate pronotal margins, uniformly brown head, and much less deeply scalloped outer hind tibial dilation.
Wikipedia reference for Leptoglossus fulvicornis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptoglossus_fulvicornis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Coreoidea
- Family
- Coreidae (Leaf-footed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Coreinae
- Tribe
- Anisoscelini
- Genus
- Leptoglossus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
*ON-NY-FL to MO-TX (northern records need verification) (*BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Magnolia fruit
Life History
1. Eggs. 2. Eggs and newly born nymphs. 3. Early instar nymph. 4. Later instar nymph. 5. Adult
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Leptoglossus fulvicornis (Westwood 1842)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Leptoglossus fulvicornis. 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 Leptoglossus fulvicornis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Leptoglossus fulvicornis
What is Leptoglossus fulvicornis?
Leptoglossus fulvicornis is a species in the family Coreidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Leptoglossus fulvicornis?
Hemielytra lacking a transverse fascia. Humeral area of pronotum strongly expanded and flared outward and upward, bearing coarse obtuse teeth anterior and posterior to humeral angles. Head nearly uniformly brown, lacking alternating dark and light stripes. Tibial dilations relatively slender; outer dilation with shallow scalloping. Can be mistaken for oppositus because of the absence of a transverse humeral fascia, but is readily recognizable by the flaring, dentate pronotal margins, uniformly brown head, and much less deeply scalloped outer hind tibial dilation.
Where is Leptoglossus fulvicornis found?
Range: *ON-NY-FL to MO-TX (northern records need verification) (*BG data)
What does Leptoglossus fulvicornis eat?
The diet of the Leptoglossus fulvicornis includes Magnolia fruit.
What is the life cycle of a Leptoglossus fulvicornis?
1. Eggs. 2. Eggs and newly born nymphs. 3. Early instar nymph. 4. Later instar nymph. 5. Adult