Peritrechus lundii

This record describes Peritrechus lundii (species). Recorded family: Lygaeidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.

Identification and Appearance

Peritrechus lundii is often associated with Stork's-bll, Erodium cicutarium . The front part of the pronotum has pale lateral keels. Antennae are black apart from the paler basal part of the 2nd segment. The wing membrane has a pale apical spot. There is a single spine on the front femora. Oher Peritrechus , but the apical white spot is of P lundii is distinctive Good quality field photos or photos of a specimen, clearly showing antennae, pronotum and wing membrane. Note any associated plant species. Dry grasslands, heaths and dunes, often with Stork's-bill Overwinters as an adult, becoming active in April-June when mating takes place. Local (ref: British Heteroptera checklist 2021 , on British Bugs website) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Lygaeidae/Peritrechus_lundi.html No additional images available for this species.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Lygaeidae
Genus: Peritrechus

Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.

Habitat and Range

Habitat

Dry grasslands, heaths and dunes, often with Stork's-bill

Seasonal Activity

Adult: all year round.

Diet and Behavior

Life History

Overwinters as an adult, becoming active in April-June when mating takes place.

Additional species information

Recorded status

Local (ref:

About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group

Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Peritrechus lundii. 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.

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