Limnoporus rufoscutellatus
This record describes Limnoporus rufoscutellatus (species). Recorded family: Gerridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
very similar to L. dissortis and L. notabilis
Wikipedia reference for Limnoporus rufoscutellatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limnoporus_rufoscutellatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Gerroidea
- Family
- Gerridae (Water Striders)
- Subfamily
- Gerrinae
- Genus
- Limnoporus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
western Nearctic (confirmed from Alaska, Northwest Territories, and Yukon); transcontinental in Palearctic
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Limnoporus rufoscutellatus (Latreille, 1807)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Limnoporus rufoscutellatus. 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 Limnoporus rufoscutellatus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Matthew Pintar
Frequently Asked Questions About Limnoporus rufoscutellatus
What is Limnoporus rufoscutellatus?
Limnoporus rufoscutellatus is a species in the family Gerridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Limnoporus rufoscutellatus?
Males: Females:
How do you identify Limnoporus rufoscutellatus?
very similar to L. dissortis and L. notabilis
Where is Limnoporus rufoscutellatus found?
Range: western Nearctic (confirmed from Alaska, Northwest Territories, and Yukon); transcontinental in Palearctic