Oncerometopus atriscutis
This record describes Oncerometopus atriscutis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Suggestive of nigriclavus but with black scutellum and longer second antennal segment which in both sexes exceeds the combined length of segments III and IV. Det. Jason Botz, 2020 Type Locality: AZ
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
- Resthenini
- Genus
- Oncerometopus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se AZ to w. TX - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Apache Plume ( Fallugia paradoxa , Rosaceae) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oncerometopus atriscutis Knight, 1928
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Oncerometopus atriscutis. 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 Oncerometopus atriscutis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Oncerometopus atriscutis
What is Oncerometopus atriscutis?
Oncerometopus atriscutis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Oncerometopus atriscutis?
male 5.4 mm, female 5.9 mm
How do you identify Oncerometopus atriscutis?
Suggestive of nigriclavus but with black scutellum and longer second antennal segment which in both sexes exceeds the combined length of segments III and IV. Det. Jason Botz, 2020
Where is Oncerometopus atriscutis found?
Range: se AZ to w. TX - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What does Oncerometopus atriscutis eat?
The diet of the Oncerometopus atriscutis includes Apache Plume ( Fallugia paradoxa , Rosaceae) ( 5 ).