Oncerotrachelus pallidus
This record describes Oncerotrachelus pallidus (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Body and appendages are much less hairy than O. acuminatus (which has long hairs especially on legs and antennae) and is a more or less uniform pale brown, lacking dark markings. Compared with 0. acuminatus Say the body parts and appendages are less densely pilose, the antennae and legs being almost entirely devoid of the long hairs so distinctive of that species. The head is more prolonged before the eyes, these being relatively larger; the posterior lobe of head being slightly more globose dorsally and laterally. Det. D. R. Swanny, 2009 Type Locality: Sabinal, Uvalde Co., Texas
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
Geographic Range
OK-TX / Mex. - Map , rare in OK
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Oncerotrachelus pallidus. 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 pallidus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Oncerotrachelus pallidus
What is Oncerotrachelus pallidus?
Oncerotrachelus pallidus is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Oncerotrachelus pallidus?
7 to 7.5 mm
How do you identify Oncerotrachelus pallidus?
Body and appendages are much less hairy than O. acuminatus (which has long hairs especially on legs and antennae) and is a more or less uniform pale brown, lacking dark markings. Compared with 0. acuminatus Say the body parts and appendages are less densely pilose, the antennae and legs being almost entirely devoid of the long hairs so distinctive of that species. The head is more prolonged before the eyes, these being relatively larger; the posterior lobe of head being slightly more globose dorsally and laterally. Det. D. R. Swanny, 2009
Where is Oncerotrachelus pallidus found?
Range: OK-TX / Mex. - Map , rare in OK