Pappus balli
This record describes Pappus balli (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished by the almost glabrous dorsum, by the long rostrum, by the reddish brown scutellum [and] inner corium, and by the reddish legs.
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
- Mirini
- Genus
- Pappus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Collected from Pinus strobiformis , Abies concolor , and Pseudotsuga taxifolia .
Geographic Range
AZ, NM, CO in higher elevations.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pappus balli. 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 Pappus balli (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz
Frequently Asked Questions About Pappus balli
What is Pappus balli?
Pappus balli is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pappus balli?
average male: 7.00 mm; female: 7.14 mm
How do you identify Pappus balli?
Distinguished by the almost glabrous dorsum, by the long rostrum, by the reddish brown scutellum [and] inner corium, and by the reddish legs.
Where is Pappus balli found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Collected from Pinus strobiformis , Abies concolor , and Pseudotsuga taxifolia . |
| Range | AZ, NM, CO in higher elevations. |