Piesma costata
This record describes Piesma costata (species). Recorded family: Piesmatidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
the smallest piesmatid in our area (noticeably smaller than macropters of the common [i]Parapiesma cinereum, in which brachypters are unknown) brachptera and macropters known, the latter rare
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Piesmatidae (Ash-gray Leaf Bugs)
- Genus
- Piesma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AB‒AZ to SK‒NE; CA record in error
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Piesma costata (Uhler 1895)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Piesma costata. 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 Piesma costata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Piesma costata
What is Piesma costata?
Piesma costata is a species in the family Piesmatidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Piesma costata?
2.00‒2.25 mm
How do you identify Piesma costata?
the smallest piesmatid in our area (noticeably smaller than macropters of the common [i]Parapiesma cinereum, in which brachypters are unknown)
Where is Piesma costata found?
Range: AB‒AZ to SK‒NE; CA record in error