Megalopsallus rubropictipes
This record describes Megalopsallus rubropictipes (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by relatively large size, pale green coloration, red eyes, and reddish femora... Similar to nuperus in general appearance and lack of strong sexual dimorphism (except in some populations of rubropictipes ), but distinguished from that species by consistently more greenish coloration.
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
- Phylinae
- Tribe
- Nasocorini
- Genus
- Megalopsallus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AB-SK south OR & NM
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Atriplex , Salicornia , Suaeda (Chenopodiaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Megalopsallus rubropictipes Knight 1927
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Megalopsallus rubropictipes. 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 Megalopsallus rubropictipes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Megalopsallus rubropictipes
What is Megalopsallus rubropictipes?
Megalopsallus rubropictipes is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Megalopsallus rubropictipes?
♂ 3.36―3.62 mm; ♀ 2.50 (brachypters)―3.41 mm (macropters)
How do you identify Megalopsallus rubropictipes?
Recognized by relatively large size, pale green coloration, red eyes, and reddish femora... Similar to nuperus in general appearance and lack of strong sexual dimorphism (except in some populations of rubropictipes ), but distinguished from that species by consistently more greenish coloration.
Where is Megalopsallus rubropictipes found?
Range: AB-SK south OR & NM
What does Megalopsallus rubropictipes eat?
The diet of the Megalopsallus rubropictipes includes Atriplex , Salicornia , Suaeda (Chenopodiaceae).