Nerthra fuscipes
This record describes Nerthra fuscipes (species). Recorded family: Gelastocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The only FL species Key to Florida spp. in which hemelytra aren't fused
Wikipedia reference for Nerthra fuscipes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerthra_fuscipes.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Ochteroidea
- Family
- Gelastocoridae (Toad Bugs)
- Genus
- Nerthra
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
in FL, urban landscapes (sidewalks, driveways)
Geographic Range
native to Mexico south to Brazil; first found in Hillsborough Co., FL in 2003, now considered established
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Nerthra fuscipes. 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 Nerthra fuscipes (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Nerthra fuscipes
What is Nerthra fuscipes?
Nerthra fuscipes is a species in the family Gelastocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Nerthra fuscipes?
The only FL species Key to Florida spp. in which hemelytra aren't fused
Where is Nerthra fuscipes found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | in FL, urban landscapes (sidewalks, driveways) |
| Range | native to Mexico south to Brazil; first found in Hillsborough Co., FL in 2003, now considered established |