Mezira emarginata
This record describes Mezira emarginata (species). Recorded family: Aradidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Separated from M. lobata by the less explanate anterolateral pronotal angles, more shallow transverse pronotal sulcus, and more evenly granulate posterior pronotal lobe.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
across s.US (CA to *MD‒NC‒FL); Mexico (*BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Mezira emarginata (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Mezira emarginata. 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 Mezira emarginata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by drswanny; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Mezira emarginata
What is Mezira emarginata?
Mezira emarginata is a species in the family Aradidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Mezira emarginata?
8‒9 mm
How do you identify Mezira emarginata?
Separated from M. lobata by the less explanate anterolateral pronotal angles, more shallow transverse pronotal sulcus, and more evenly granulate posterior pronotal lobe.
Where is Mezira emarginata found?
Range: across s.US (CA to *MD‒NC‒FL); Mexico (*BG data)