Melanorhopala infuscata
This record describes Melanorhopala infuscata (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. 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
- Tingidae (Lace Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Tinginae
- Tribe
- Tingini
- Genus
- Melanorhopala
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US (PA‒SC‒KY)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults have been taken on bark and at sap of Liriodendron tulipifera (Magnoliaceae), on flowers of Ceanothus americanus (Rhamnaceae), and on Prunus persica (Rosaceae). We have collected single adults on Magnolia grandiflora and M. stellata , and nymphs and adults from twigs of M. X soulangiana
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Melanorhopala infuscata Parshley 1917
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Melanorhopala infuscata. 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 Melanorhopala infuscata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Matt Bertone; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Melanorhopala infuscata
How big is Melanorhopala infuscata?
♂ 4.8‒5.1 mm, ♀ 5.1‒5.4 mm
Where is Melanorhopala infuscata found?
Range: e.US (PA‒SC‒KY)
What does Melanorhopala infuscata eat?
The diet of the Melanorhopala infuscata includes Adults have been taken on bark and at sap of Liriodendron tulipifera (Magnoliaceae), on flowers of Ceanothus americanus (Rhamnaceae), and on Prunus persica (Rosaceae). We have collected single adults on Magnolia grandiflora and M. stellata , and nymphs and adults from twigs of M. X soulangiana.