Pilophorus crassipes
This record describes Pilophorus crassipes (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
AIII is black and texture across posterior of corium appears to be uniform Det. M. D. Schwartz, 2010
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
- Phylinae
- Tribe
- Pilophorini
- Genus
- Pilophorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US to TX - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pilophorus crassipes Heidemann 1892
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pilophorus crassipes. 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 Pilophorus crassipes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilophorus crassipes
What is Pilophorus crassipes?
Pilophorus crassipes is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Pilophorus crassipes?
AIII is black and texture across posterior of corium appears to be uniform Det. M. D. Schwartz, 2010
Where is Pilophorus crassipes found?
Range: e. US to TX - Map