Lopidea staphyleae
This record describes Lopidea staphyleae (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
There are a dozen or so species listed for Illinois, but this is the only one reported from that particular plant genus. Male.-Length 6.50, width 2.05. Antennae, first segment, length 0.71, thickness 0.15; second, 2.48, thickness 0.10, tapering to become slightly smaller on apical half; third, 1.82, slender and almost linear; fourth, 0.52. General color mostly orange yellow, with calli, narrow area at base of pronotum, scutellum, apical two-thirds of clavus, inner half of corium, and membrane, fuscous; antennae, tylus, two bars on front, base of head, rostrum, and legs, black; fuscous shading on dorsum much paler than in robiniae (Uhler) --Info from Joe - 1/21/18
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.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Staphylea trifolia
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lopidea staphyleae. 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 staphyleae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban
Frequently Asked Questions About Lopidea staphyleae
What is Lopidea staphyleae?
Lopidea staphyleae is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Lopidea staphyleae?
There are a dozen or so species listed for Illinois, but this is the only one reported from that particular plant genus. Male.-Length 6.50, width 2.05. Antennae, first segment, length 0.71, thickness 0.15; second, 2.48, thickness 0.10, tapering to become slightly smaller on apical half; third, 1.82, slender and almost linear; fourth, 0.52. General color mostly orange yellow, with calli, narrow area at base of pronotum, scutellum, apical two-thirds of clavus, inner half of corium, and membrane, fuscous; antennae, tylus, two bars on front, base of head, rostrum, and legs, black; fuscous shading on dorsum much paler than in robiniae (Uhler) --Info from Joe - 1/21/18
What does Lopidea staphyleae eat?
The diet of the Lopidea staphyleae includes Staphylea trifolia.