Parthenicus deleticus
This record describes Parthenicus deleticus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to the vaccini complex of species, but hemelytra are milky white, without dark dots. Also, the second antennomere has only two small, dorsal spots.
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
AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Parthenicus deleticus Knight, 1968 One can only guess, but the species epithet probably refers to the absence of dark spots on most of the hemelytral surface.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Parthenicus deleticus. 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 deleticus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz
Frequently Asked Questions About Parthenicus deleticus
What is Parthenicus deleticus?
Parthenicus deleticus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Parthenicus deleticus?
Male 3.0 mm
How do you identify Parthenicus deleticus?
Similar to the vaccini complex of species, but hemelytra are milky white, without dark dots. Also, the second antennomere has only two small, dorsal spots.
Where is Parthenicus deleticus found?
Range: AZ