Lopidea apache
This record describes Lopidea apache (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to heidemanni , distinguished by the presence of a well developed sensory lobe, the short medial flange of the right paramere and its southwestern distribution. (Hopefully, someday we'll have entries for L. heidemanni for comparison.)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Miridae (Plant Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Orthotylini
- Genus
- Lopidea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Adults have been found on Robinia neomexicana , but no breeding records known.
Geographic Range
Southern Rocky Mountains of NM, and southeastern AZ
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lopidea apache. 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 Lopidea apache (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz
Frequently Asked Questions About Lopidea apache
What is Lopidea apache?
Lopidea apache is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Lopidea apache?
6.1-6.5 mm
How do you identify Lopidea apache?
Very similar to heidemanni , distinguished by the presence of a well developed sensory lobe, the short medial flange of the right paramere and its southwestern distribution. (Hopefully, someday we'll have entries for L. heidemanni for comparison.)
Where is Lopidea apache found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults have been found on Robinia neomexicana , but no breeding records known. |
| Range | Southern Rocky Mountains of NM, and southeastern AZ |