Neurocolpus simplex
This record describes Neurocolpus simplex (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antennal segment I widest at the inflated apex; rostrum just attaining posterior margin of middle coxae; color uniformly yellowish or fulvous (Knight, 1968). In males, apical area of corium sometimes clouded with light brown to fuscous (Henry & Kim, 1984).
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
Habitat
Parkinsonia (palo verde) (collection data from BG and University of Arizona Insect Collection).
Geographic Range
AZ, CA ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neurocolpus simplex Van Duzee 1918
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neurocolpus simplex. 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 simplex (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz
Frequently Asked Questions About Neurocolpus simplex
What is Neurocolpus simplex?
Neurocolpus simplex is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Neurocolpus simplex?
Antennal segment I widest at the inflated apex; rostrum just attaining posterior margin of middle coxae; color uniformly yellowish or fulvous (Knight, 1968). In males, apical area of corium sometimes clouded with light brown to fuscous (Henry & Kim, 1984).
Where is Neurocolpus simplex found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Parkinsonia (palo verde) (collection data from BG and University of Arizona Insect Collection). |
| Range | AZ, CA ( 3 ) |