Mecomma angustata
This record describes Mecomma angustata (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species differs markedly from the other Mecomma in the rounded head and the tumid calli on the pronotum. The second antennal segment is linear in males and clavate in females.
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Orthotylini
- Genus
- Mecomma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
"...Nymphs and adults [collected] on grasses in damp and shaded situations." ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Transcontinental in North America, high elevations (e.g. Rocky Mountains) and high latitudes (e.g. NH, northern Canada).
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Mecomma angustata. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mecomma angustata
What is Mecomma angustata?
Mecomma angustata is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Mecomma angustata?
3.22-4.06 mm (presumably the shorter length applies to brachypterous females)
How do you identify Mecomma angustata?
This species differs markedly from the other Mecomma in the rounded head and the tumid calli on the pronotum. The second antennal segment is linear in males and clavate in females.
Where is Mecomma angustata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | ...Nymphs and adults [collected] on grasses in damp and shaded situations. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Transcontinental in North America, high elevations (e.g. Rocky Mountains) and high latitudes (e.g. NH, northern Canada). |