Parthenicus cuneotinctus
This record describes Parthenicus cuneotinctus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hemelytra uniformly greenish (though paler green than in P. rufivenosus ), cuneus red (roseate-red, i.e. pinkish, per orig. description), veins marked with red Type Locality: Ariz.
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Orthotylini
- Genus
- Parthenicus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw US (AZ-w.TX-CO-NV) / Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
on Atriplex canescens ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Parthenicus cuneotinctus Knight, 1925
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Parthenicus cuneotinctus. 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 Parthenicus cuneotinctus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov , jbotz , egordon88
Frequently Asked Questions About Parthenicus cuneotinctus
What is Parthenicus cuneotinctus?
Parthenicus cuneotinctus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Parthenicus cuneotinctus?
Hemelytra uniformly greenish (though paler green than in P. rufivenosus ), cuneus red (roseate-red, i.e. pinkish, per orig. description), veins marked with red
Where is Parthenicus cuneotinctus found?
Range: sw US (AZ-w.TX-CO-NV) / Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 )
What is the life cycle of a Parthenicus cuneotinctus?
on Atriplex canescens ( 4 )