Whitecrossed Seed Bug
Neacoryphus bicrucis
This record describes Neacoryphus bicrucis (species). Recorded family: Lygaeidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Neacoryphus bicrucis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neacoryphus_bicrucis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Lygaeidae (Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Lygaeinae
- Genus
- Neacoryphus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Fields, meadows; adults come to light
Geographic Range
transcontinental, BC―CA to ON―FL to Brazil; absent from n. Rockies and n. Plains ; more common across so. US
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Aug in NC ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: preferred hosts uncertain , but likely Senecio and maybe other Asteraceae: Senecioneae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neacoryphus bicrucis (Say 1825)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neacoryphus bicrucis. 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 Whitecrossed Seed Bug (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Whitecrossed Seed Bug
How big is Whitecrossed Seed Bug?
7―10 mm
Where is Whitecrossed Seed Bug found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Fields, meadows; adults come to light |
| Range | transcontinental, BC―CA to ON―FL to Brazil; absent from n. Rockies and n. Plains ; more common across so. US |
What does Whitecrossed Seed Bug eat?
The diet of the Whitecrossed Seed Bug includes preferred hosts uncertain , but likely Senecio and maybe other Asteraceae: Senecioneae.
When is Whitecrossed Seed Bug active?
Whitecrossed Seed Bug: seasonal activity - Mar-Aug in NC ( 6 ).