Neortholomus scolopax
This record describes Neortholomus scolopax (species). Recorded family: Lygaeidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Neortholotnus scolopax can be difficult to recognize because of its variability in color and size. Although generally larger than N. jamaicensis , in the southern parts of its range, N. scolopax is about the same size. It can be separated from N. jamaicensis by its moderately reduced evaporative area and the greater density of erect hairs that give the head and pronotum a fuzzy appearance.
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
- Orsillinae
- Tribe
- Orsillini
- Genus
- Neortholomus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NA, transcontinental: so. Canada to Guatemala - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , most records across ne.US
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neortholomus scolopax (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neortholomus scolopax. 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 Neortholomus scolopax (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Neortholomus scolopax
What is Neortholomus scolopax?
Neortholomus scolopax is a species in the family Lygaeidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Neortholomus scolopax?
5-6 mm Male, length 3.8-6.2, pronotum width 1.1-1.6; female, length 5.5-6.6, pronotum width 1.7-2.0. As can readily be seen from the size data above, there is considerable size variation in Neortholomus scolopax . The smallest specimens of both sexes are from Mexico while the largest are from the U.S.
How do you identify Neortholomus scolopax?
Neortholotnus scolopax can be difficult to recognize because of its variability in color and size. Although generally larger than N. jamaicensis , in the southern parts of its range, N. scolopax is about the same size. It can be separated from N. jamaicensis by its moderately reduced evaporative area and the greater density of erect hairs that give the head and pronotum a fuzzy appearance.
Where is Neortholomus scolopax found?
Range: NA, transcontinental: so. Canada to Guatemala - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , most records across ne.US