Paramysidia mississippiensis
This record describes Paramysidia mississippiensis (species). Recorded family: Derbidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Paramysidia mississippiensis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramysidia_mississippiensis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Derbidae (Derbid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Derbinae
- Tribe
- Derbini
- Genus
- Paramysidia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (TX-FL-OH-KS) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Known hosts: Sabal palmetto (Arecaceae), Acer (Maple, Aceraceae)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Paramysidia mississippiensis. 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 Paramysidia mississippiensis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Paramysidia mississippiensis
How big is Paramysidia mississippiensis?
body: ♂ 2.50 mm ♀ 3 mm; wingspan ♂ 15 mm ♀ 17 mm ( Dozier 1922 )
Where is Paramysidia mississippiensis found?
Range: e. US (TX-FL-OH-KS) - Map
What does Paramysidia mississippiensis eat?
The diet of the Paramysidia mississippiensis includes Known hosts: Sabal palmetto (Arecaceae), Acer (Maple, Aceraceae).