Neurocolpus arizonae
This record describes Neurocolpus arizonae (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished from all other species by : 1) short rostrum (not reaching beyond mesocoxae); 2) short A1 (< A2/2); 3) pale median stripe on head and pronotum ; and 4) dark bands on tibiae . Dets. Jason Botz Type Locality: Tucson, Arizona, May 10, 1924, A.A. Nichol coll. (USNM-Knight collection); allotype and paratypes, 8 males and females, same data as for holotype (USNM)
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
- Neurocolpus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw US (s.CA to c.&s.TX, CO-UT) and Mex. - Map , mostly s.CA to Brazos R., TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Mesquite ( Prosopis spp.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neurocolpus arizonae Knight, 1934
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neurocolpus arizonae. 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 Neurocolpus arizonae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Neurocolpus arizonae
What is Neurocolpus arizonae?
Neurocolpus arizonae is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Neurocolpus arizonae?
5.67-6.20 mm (male); 6.17-6.58 mm (female)
How do you identify Neurocolpus arizonae?
Distinguished from all other species by : 1) short rostrum (not reaching beyond mesocoxae); 2) short A1 (< A2/2); 3) pale median stripe on head and pronotum ; and 4) dark bands on tibiae . Dets. Jason Botz
Where is Neurocolpus arizonae found?
Range: sw US (s.CA to c.&s.TX, CO-UT) and Mex. - Map , mostly s.CA to Brazos R., TX
What does Neurocolpus arizonae eat?
The diet of the Neurocolpus arizonae includes Mesquite ( Prosopis spp.).