Neolygus tiliae
This record describes Neolygus tiliae (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The males are distinguished by the dark brown colour of the scutellum, clavus, and most of corium, and by the genital claspers. The females are distinguished by teh relatively small size, by the greenish yellow colour of scutellum, clavus, corium, and by the brownish triangle at the apex of corim. The females may be confused with inconspicuus ,but in the latter the brown area at the apex of corium is transverse while in tiliae it is triangular.
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
Habitat
Collected on basswood ( Tilia americana ), sumac ( Rhus typhina ), and oak ( Quercus macrocarpa ).
Geographic Range
Northern half of eastern US, and southern ON and QC of Canada.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neolygus tiliae. 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 tiliae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim
Frequently Asked Questions About Neolygus tiliae
What is Neolygus tiliae?
Neolygus tiliae is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Neolygus tiliae?
4.2 mm (male); 4.20-4.76 mm (female)
How do you identify Neolygus tiliae?
The males are distinguished by the dark brown colour of the scutellum, clavus, and most of corium, and by the genital claspers. The females are distinguished by teh relatively small size, by the greenish yellow colour of scutellum, clavus, corium, and by the brownish triangle at the apex of corim. The females may be confused with inconspicuus ,but in the latter the brown area at the apex of corium is transverse while in tiliae it is triangular.
Where is Neolygus tiliae found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Collected on basswood ( Tilia americana ), sumac ( Rhus typhina ), and oak ( Quercus macrocarpa ). |
| Range | Northern half of eastern US, and southern ON and QC of Canada. |