Lygus rubroclarus
This record describes Lygus rubroclarus (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
mostly ne NA to BC - Map
Seasonal Activity
adults present from May to October in West Virginia
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hostplants include White Snakeroot ( Ageratina altissima = Eupatorium rugosum ), Aster spp., and goldenrod ( Solidago spp.), all in family Asteraceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lygus rubroclarus Knight, 1917
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lygus rubroclarus. 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 rubroclarus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lygus rubroclarus
Where is Lygus rubroclarus found?
Range: mostly ne NA to BC - Map
What does Lygus rubroclarus eat?
The diet of the Lygus rubroclarus includes hostplants include White Snakeroot ( Ageratina altissima = Eupatorium rugosum ), Aster spp., and goldenrod ( Solidago spp.), all in family Asteraceae.
When is Lygus rubroclarus active?
Lygus rubroclarus: seasonal activity - adults present from May to October in West Virginia.