Parthenicus rubromaculosus
This record describes Parthenicus rubromaculosus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
pale greenish, with dense red flecking on hemelytra
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‒NM (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Parthenicus rubromaculosus Knight 1925
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Parthenicus rubromaculosus. 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 rubromaculosus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Parthenicus rubromaculosus
What is Parthenicus rubromaculosus?
Parthenicus rubromaculosus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Parthenicus rubromaculosus?
2.5 mm (Knight 1925)
How do you identify Parthenicus rubromaculosus?
pale greenish, with dense red flecking on hemelytra
Where is Parthenicus rubromaculosus found?
Range: AZ‒NM (BG data)