Neolygus omnivagus
This record describes Neolygus omnivagus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. Brad Barnd, 2022 (ID'd from specimen) Type Locality: NY Knight's keys suggest the femora are dark brown to fuscous but Kelton's description states the legs of males are mostly pale green; apical half of hind femur dark brown with the female having hind femur with two faint annuli near apex.
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 (FL-NS-MB-IA) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Reported from a wide variety of trees (oak, basswood, elm, hickory, beech, black locust, walnut, poplar, willow, sumac, alder, Catalpa , and lupine), including fruit trees (apple, pear, peach, apricot, and cherry).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neolygus omnivagus (Knight)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neolygus omnivagus. 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 Neolygus omnivagus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Neolygus omnivagus
What is Neolygus omnivagus?
Neolygus omnivagus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Neolygus omnivagus?
Det. Brad Barnd, 2022 (ID'd from specimen)
Where is Neolygus omnivagus found?
Range: e. NA (FL-NS-MB-IA) - Map
What does Neolygus omnivagus eat?
The diet of the Neolygus omnivagus includes Reported from a wide variety of trees (oak, basswood, elm, hickory, beech, black locust, walnut, poplar, willow, sumac, alder, Catalpa , and lupine), including fruit trees (apple, pear, peach, apricot, and cherry)..