Patapius spinosus
This record describes Patapius spinosus (species). Recorded family: Leptopodidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Patapius spinosus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patapius_spinosus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Family
- Leptopodidae (Spiny-Legged Bugs)
- Genus
- Patapius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mostly wet areas, but can be found far from water in semiarid conditions
Geographic Range
native to Europe, adventive in NA (Pacific Coast to ID-NV-TX) ( Brothers 1979 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Patapius spinosus (Rossi 1790)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Patapius spinosus. 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 Patapius spinosus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov