Hickory Plant Bug
Neolygus caryae
This record describes Neolygus caryae (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
1) Pronotum, scutellum, and hemelytra uniformly black or dark brown; 2) Cuneus pale; and 2) A2 brown to dark brown.
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
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Mirini
- Genus
- Neolygus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (TX-GA-ME-IA) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Mainly hickory ( Carya ovata ).
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neolygus caryae. 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 Hickory Plant Bug (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Hickory Plant Bug
What is Hickory Plant Bug?
Hickory Plant Bug (Neolygus caryae) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hickory Plant Bug?
4.90-5.46 mm (male); 5.25-5.88 (female)
How do you identify Hickory Plant Bug?
1) Pronotum, scutellum, and hemelytra uniformly black or dark brown; 2) Cuneus pale; and 2) A2 brown to dark brown.
Where is Hickory Plant Bug found?
Range: e. NA (TX-GA-ME-IA) - Map
What does Hickory Plant Bug eat?
The diet of the Hickory Plant Bug includes Mainly hickory ( Carya ovata )..