Malezonotus rufipes
This record describes Malezonotus rufipes (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Holotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Rhyparochromidae (Dirt-colored Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhyparochrominae
- Tribe
- Gonianotini
- Genus
- Malezonotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US, AZ (s.AZ‒MS north to KS‒VA) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , most records from OKC to San Antonio
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Malezonotus rufipes (Stål 1874)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Malezonotus rufipes. 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 Malezonotus rufipes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Malezonotus rufipes
How big is Malezonotus rufipes?
♂ 3.6‒4.4 mm, ♀ 4.0‒4.8 mm
How do you identify Malezonotus rufipes?
Holotype
Where is Malezonotus rufipes found?
Range: e.US, AZ (s.AZ‒MS north to KS‒VA) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , most records from OKC to San Antonio