Oncerometopus ruber
This record describes Oncerometopus ruber (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Scutellum red, clavus reddish, tibiae largely pale , femorae largely red, apical clavus occasionally dark but not black as in nigriclavus basal ant. segments are generally reddish; scutellum is orange, surrounded by red. Type Locality: Texas ( Belfarge ) Knight says this sp. is apparently rather scarce in collections, for I have seen only a single specimen from Kansas which could be called ruber so his key seems to be based on a limited number of spmns.
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
TX, KS-CO - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , most records from TX
Seasonal Activity
May-Nov ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
freq. on Asteraceae and Salvia (Lamiaceae) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oncerometopus ruber Reuter, 1876
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Oncerometopus ruber. 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 ruber (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Oncerometopus ruber
What is Oncerometopus ruber?
Oncerometopus ruber is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Oncerometopus ruber?
Scutellum red, clavus reddish, tibiae largely pale , femorae largely red, apical clavus occasionally dark but not black as in nigriclavus basal ant. segments are generally reddish; scutellum is orange, surrounded by red.
Where is Oncerometopus ruber found?
Range: TX, KS-CO - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , most records from TX
When is Oncerometopus ruber active?
Oncerometopus ruber: seasonal activity - May-Nov ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Oncerometopus ruber?
freq. on Asteraceae and Salvia (Lamiaceae) ( 5 )