Macrocephalus dorannae
This record describes Macrocephalus dorannae (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Two species of Macrocephalus with an arrow-shaped scutellar callus are known from the United States: dorannae Evans and barberi Evans. The former is described from Arizona and the latter is described from California. Given that several image sets are available for a fairly uniform AZ species I found it useful to create this guide page based mostly on the range. ~drswanny, 18 Feb 2011
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Reduviidae (Assassin Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Phymatinae
- Tribe
- Macrocephalini
- Genus
- Macrocephalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Macrocephalus dorannae. 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 Macrocephalus dorannae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by drswanny; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Macrocephalus dorannae
What is Macrocephalus dorannae?
Macrocephalus dorannae is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Macrocephalus dorannae?
7-10 mm
How do you identify Macrocephalus dorannae?
Two species of Macrocephalus with an arrow-shaped scutellar callus are known from the United States: dorannae Evans and barberi Evans. The former is described from Arizona and the latter is described from California. Given that several image sets are available for a fairly uniform AZ species I found it useful to create this guide page based mostly on the range. ~drswanny, 18 Feb 2011
Where is Macrocephalus dorannae found?
Range: AZ