Parthenicus pictus
This record describes Parthenicus pictus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Santa Catalina Mts., Arizona, September 25, 1924 (A. A. Nichol)
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
se.AZ, NV - Map , mostly AZ
Diet and Behavior
Diet: unknown, all records at lights ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Parthenicus pictus Knight, 1925
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Parthenicus pictus. 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 pictus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Parthenicus pictus
What is Parthenicus pictus?
Parthenicus pictus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Parthenicus pictus?
Length: 2.8-2.9 mm
Where is Parthenicus pictus found?
Range: se.AZ, NV - Map , mostly AZ
What does Parthenicus pictus eat?
The diet of the Parthenicus pictus includes unknown, all records at lights ( 5 ).