Lygus ceanothi
This record describes Lygus ceanothi (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
- Lygus (Lygus Bugs)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Widespread in montane western NA. (BC-CA-AZ-SD) - Map , most records from Calif. From Fraser River, BC south to Los Angeles County, CA and east to Apache County, AZ and the Black Hills of SD
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Breeding on Ceanothus spp.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lygus ceanothi. 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 Lygus ceanothi (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lygus ceanothi
How big is Lygus ceanothi?
body: 4.30-5.35 mm (male); 4.58-5.82 mm (female)
Where is Lygus ceanothi found?
Range: Widespread in montane western NA. (BC-CA-AZ-SD) - Map , most records from Calif. From Fraser River, BC south to Los Angeles County, CA and east to Apache County, AZ and the Black Hills of SD
What does Lygus ceanothi eat?
The diet of the Lygus ceanothi includes Breeding on Ceanothus spp..