Nonlygus nubilatus
This record describes Nonlygus nubilatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Nonlygus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
montane western North America extending from Vancouver Island and south of the Fraser River in BC in the north to AZ and NM in the south.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Holodiscus discolor , H. Dumosus , H. microphyllus , Physocarpus malvacea , Spiraea spp.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Nonlygus nubilatus. 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 Nonlygus nubilatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim
Frequently Asked Questions About Nonlygus nubilatus
How big is Nonlygus nubilatus?
Body: 3.28-3.83 mm (male); 3.53-4.36 mm (female)
Where is Nonlygus nubilatus found?
Range: montane western North America extending from Vancouver Island and south of the Fraser River in BC in the north to AZ and NM in the south.
What does Nonlygus nubilatus eat?
The diet of the Nonlygus nubilatus includes Hosts: Holodiscus discolor , H. Dumosus , H. microphyllus , Physocarpus malvacea , Spiraea spp..