Orsilochides guttata
This record describes Orsilochides guttata (species). Recorded family: Scutelleridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Orsilochides guttata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orsilochides_guttata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pentatomoidea
- Family
- Scutelleridae (Shield-backed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Pachycorinae
- Genus
- Orsilochides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US (NC-FL-eTX-OK) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: plants in 6 different families , frequent on Croton (Euphorbiaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Orsilochides guttata (Herrich-Schaeffer 1839)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orsilochides guttata. 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 Orsilochides guttata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Orsilochides guttata
How big is Orsilochides guttata?
9.2–11.9 mm
Where is Orsilochides guttata found?
Range: se US (NC-FL-eTX-OK) - Map
What does Orsilochides guttata eat?
The diet of the Orsilochides guttata includes hosts: plants in 6 different families , frequent on Croton (Euphorbiaceae).