Lophoscutus prehensilis
This record describes Lophoscutus prehensilis (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The scutellum is supposedly parallel-sided and roughly punctured throughout whole disc in L. prehensilis whereas the scutellum of L. uhleri is supposedly not parallel-sided and roughly punctured on posterior pronotal lobe and base of scutellum with the punctures finer near the apex. There are spine-like granules present on anterior pronotal lobe, thorax and profemur in L. uhleri and they are supposedly absent in L. prehensilis but the validity of this character is unclear.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Reduviidae (Assassin Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Phymatinae
- Tribe
- Macrocephalini
- Genus
- Lophoscutus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se.US to s.Calif. (NC-FL to KS-NM) & Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lophoscutus prehensilis (Fabricius 1803)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lophoscutus prehensilis. 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 Lophoscutus prehensilis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by drswanny; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lophoscutus prehensilis
What is Lophoscutus prehensilis?
Lophoscutus prehensilis is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Lophoscutus prehensilis?
5-5.5 mm
How do you identify Lophoscutus prehensilis?
The scutellum is supposedly parallel-sided and roughly punctured throughout whole disc in L. prehensilis whereas the scutellum of L. uhleri is supposedly not parallel-sided and roughly punctured on posterior pronotal lobe and base of scutellum with the punctures finer near the apex. There are spine-like granules present on anterior pronotal lobe, thorax and profemur in L. uhleri and they are supposedly absent in L. prehensilis but the validity of this character is unclear.
Where is Lophoscutus prehensilis found?
Range: se.US to s.Calif. (NC-FL to KS-NM) & Mex. - Map