Plagiognathus alboradialis
This record describes Plagiognathus alboradialis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by large size, elongate, slender body form, anterior pale portion of corium extending down radial vein , mostly pale costal vein and cuneus , and length of antennal segment 2 about 1.9 times width of head.
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
- Phylini
- Genus
- Plagiognathus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
New England and New York north to Nova Scotia, west to Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho, and north to Alaska.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Plagiognathus alboradialis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiognathus alboradialis
What is Plagiognathus alboradialis?
Plagiognathus alboradialis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Plagiognathus alboradialis?
4.66-4.99 mm (male), 4.31-4.70 mm (female)
How do you identify Plagiognathus alboradialis?
Recognized by large size, elongate, slender body form, anterior pale portion of corium extending down radial vein , mostly pale costal vein and cuneus , and length of antennal segment 2 about 1.9 times width of head.
Where is Plagiognathus alboradialis found?
Range: New England and New York north to Nova Scotia, west to Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho, and north to Alaska.