Lygocoris deraeocorides
This record describes Lygocoris deraeocorides (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Mirini
- Genus
- Lygocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Type specimens were collected from Quercus rugosa (syn. Quercus reticulata ) at high elevation (8500') in the Santa Rita Mts. They also have been collected at UV lights at 5800' in the Huachuca Mts.
Geographic Range
AZ
Seasonal Activity
So far, all known specimens were collected in June.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lygocoris (Neolygus) deraeocorides (Knight), 1925 So named because of a general resemblance to Deraeocoris .
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lygocoris deraeocorides. 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 Lygocoris deraeocorides (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz
Frequently Asked Questions About Lygocoris deraeocorides
How big is Lygocoris deraeocorides?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 6.5 mm |
| Female | 6.4 mm |
Where is Lygocoris deraeocorides found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Type specimens were collected from Quercus rugosa (syn. Quercus reticulata ) at high elevation (8500') in the Santa Rita Mts. They also have been collected at UV lights at 5800' in the Huachuca Mts. |
| Range | AZ |
When is Lygocoris deraeocorides active?
Lygocoris deraeocorides: seasonal activity - So far, all known specimens were collected in June..