Lopidea robiniae
This record describes Lopidea robiniae (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinguished from the pale forms of confluenta (=confluens) only by the genital claspers Type Locality: MD
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
Geographic Range
common e. NA (n.LA-nw.GA-NB-KS) - Map , absent from Gulf and s. Atlantic plains
Seasonal Activity
mostly Jun-Aug ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Breeds on black locust ( Robinia pseudoacacia , Fabaceae)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lopidea robiniae. 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 robiniae (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Bbarnd
Frequently Asked Questions About Lopidea robiniae
What is Lopidea robiniae?
Lopidea robiniae is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Lopidea robiniae?
6.5-6.8 mm
How do you identify Lopidea robiniae?
distinguished from the pale forms of confluenta (=confluens) only by the genital claspers
Where is Lopidea robiniae found?
Range: common e. NA (n.LA-nw.GA-NB-KS) - Map , absent from Gulf and s. Atlantic plains
What does Lopidea robiniae eat?
The diet of the Lopidea robiniae includes Breeds on black locust ( Robinia pseudoacacia , Fabaceae).
When is Lopidea robiniae active?
Lopidea robiniae: seasonal activity - mostly Jun-Aug ( 3 ).