Mozena lunata
This record describes Mozena lunata (species). Recorded family: Coreidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
adults have pale terminal antennal tips : immatures variable in color, but basal half of penultimate antennal segment is pale:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Coreoidea
- Family
- Coreidae (Leaf-footed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Coreinae
- Tribe
- Nematopini
- Genus
- Mozena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw.TX to sw.LA to Costa Rica - Map , mostly s. of Houston to Austin to Del Rio, literature records for AZ & NM may refer to Mozena arizonensis Ruckes 1955
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Mozena lunata (Burmeister 1835)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Mozena lunata. 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 Mozena lunata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Mozena lunata
What is Mozena lunata?
Mozena lunata is a species in the family Coreidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Mozena lunata?
adults have pale terminal antennal tips : immatures variable in color, but basal half of penultimate antennal segment is pale:
Where is Mozena lunata found?
Range: sw.TX to sw.LA to Costa Rica - Map , mostly s. of Houston to Austin to Del Rio, literature records for AZ & NM may refer to Mozena arizonensis Ruckes 1955