Lopidea texana 0
Lopidea texana
This record describes Lopidea texana (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to major in size and general structure, but in color more orange red than carmine; male genital claspers distinctive of the species. Lopidea major (L), Lopidea texana (R) Type Locality: Austin, Texas (C. T. Brues) Allotype: topotypic. Paratypes: 5 females, topotypic; May, 1896 (Marlatt).
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
c.TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
May (5 paratypes)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lopidea texana Knight, 1918
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lopidea texana. 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 texana 0 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lopidea texana 0
What is Lopidea texana 0?
Lopidea texana 0 (Lopidea texana) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Lopidea texana 0?
Length 7.3-7.5 mm (types)
How do you identify Lopidea texana 0?
Very similar to major in size and general structure, but in color more orange red than carmine; male genital claspers distinctive of the species. Lopidea major (L), Lopidea texana (R)
Where is Lopidea texana 0 found?
Range: c.TX - Map
When is Lopidea texana 0 active?
Lopidea texana 0: seasonal activity - May (5 paratypes).