Oncerotrachelus acuminatus
This record describes Oncerotrachelus acuminatus (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. Ken Wolgemuth, 2021 comes to light ( 4 )
Identification notes
Det. Ken Wolgemuth, 2021
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Reduviidae (Assassin Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Saicinae
- Genus
- Oncerotrachelus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
in debris and moist places ; in Indiana hibernating in colonies beneath logs and other cover, as many as 50 having been so found at one time. In Florida, has been sifted from tufts of grass in sandy roads and from weed debris along the margins of ponds.... numerous individuals may be found among rubbish and weeds in low grounds or on the edges of stubble, during late summer and autumn
Geographic Range
e. US to c. TX (NY-FL to KS-c.TX) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oncerotrachelus acuminatus ( Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Oncerotrachelus acuminatus. 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 Oncerotrachelus acuminatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Oncerotrachelus acuminatus
What is Oncerotrachelus acuminatus?
Oncerotrachelus acuminatus is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Oncerotrachelus acuminatus?
4-7 mm
How do you identify Oncerotrachelus acuminatus?
Det. Ken Wolgemuth, 2021
Where is Oncerotrachelus acuminatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | in debris and moist places ; in Indiana hibernating in colonies beneath logs and other cover, as many as 50 having been so found at one time. In Florida, has been sifted from tufts of grass in sandy roads and from weed debris along the margins of ponds.... numerous individuals may be found among rubbish and weeds in low grounds or on the edges of stubble, during late summer and autumn |
| Range | e. US to c. TX (NY-FL to KS-c.TX) - Map |