Neosuris castanea
This record describes Neosuris castanea (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. T. J. Henry, 2014 Type Locality: Huachuca Mountains, Cochise Co., Arizona
Identification notes
Det. T. J. Henry, 2014
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Rhyparochromidae (Dirt-colored Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhyparochrominae
- Tribe
- Udeocorini
- Genus
- Neosuris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw Can to s Mex. (CA-TX-CO-BC) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Mar-Oct. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: nectars on Eriogonum (Polygonaceae) ( 5 )
Life History
Described from ten males and twelve females collected by Barber near the Huachuca Motintains, Ariz., where they were very common under dried cow chips .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: castanea (L). 'chestnut' (ref. to color, not host)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neosuris castanea. 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 Neosuris castanea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Neosuris castanea
What is Neosuris castanea?
Neosuris castanea is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Neosuris castanea?
2 mm
How do you identify Neosuris castanea?
Det. T. J. Henry, 2014
Where is Neosuris castanea found?
Range: sw Can to s Mex. (CA-TX-CO-BC) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What does Neosuris castanea eat?
The diet of the Neosuris castanea includes nectars on Eriogonum (Polygonaceae) ( 5 ).
When is Neosuris castanea active?
Neosuris castanea: seasonal activity - mostly: Mar-Oct. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Neosuris castanea?
Described from ten males and twelve females collected by Barber near the Huachuca Motintains, Ariz., where they were very common under dried cow chips .