Lopidea robusta 0
Lopidea robusta
This record describes Lopidea robusta (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
spmn from Tahoe City has the black spot on the callosities extended back across the disk nearly to the hind margin of the pronotum. Type Locality: Mexico
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
BC, CA, CO, KS, TX / Mex.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Abundant on the “white sage” [ Salvia apiana ??] during May and June, especially on the dry granite hillsides in the back country. ( 3 ) Feeding on joints of Opuntia , San Antonio, Tex., June (J. C. Crawford). ( 4 )
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lopidea robusta. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lopidea robusta 0
What is Lopidea robusta 0?
Lopidea robusta 0 (Lopidea robusta) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Lopidea robusta 0?
spmn from Tahoe City has the black spot on the callosities extended back across the disk nearly to the hind margin of the pronotum.
Where is Lopidea robusta 0 found?
Range: BC, CA, CO, KS, TX / Mex.
What is the life cycle of a Lopidea robusta 0?
Abundant on the white sage [ Salvia apiana ??] during May and June, especially on the dry granite hillsides in the back country. ( 3 ) Feeding on joints of Opuntia , San Antonio, Tex., June (J. C. Crawford). ( 4 )