Livia maculipennis
This record describes Livia maculipennis (species). Recorded family: Liviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewings | Forewings rhomboidal with dark spots along veins, a dark apical band and a dark medial transverse band; veins M and Rs strongly arched. |
| Head | Head short, weakly-notched anteriorly, and with antenna segment 2 short. |
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern North America
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: Juncus acuminatus
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Livia maculipennis (Fitch, 1857)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Livia maculipennis. 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 Livia maculipennis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Livia maculipennis
What is Livia maculipennis?
Livia maculipennis is a species in the family Liviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Livia maculipennis?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewings | Forewings rhomboidal with dark spots along veins, a dark apical band and a dark medial transverse band; veins M and Rs strongly arched. |
| Head | Head short, weakly-notched anteriorly, and with antenna segment 2 short. |
Where is Livia maculipennis found?
Range: Eastern North America
What does Livia maculipennis eat?
The diet of the Livia maculipennis includes Host: Juncus acuminatus.