Plagiognathus negundinis
This record describes Plagiognathus negundinis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by dorsum, venter, and antennal segments 1 and 2 being entirely castaneous (figs. 10, 17), legs pale with some dark markings , and the elongate, nearly parallel-sided body form. - Fig. 10 - Fig. 17 Det. Schuh, 2001 Type Locality: Iowa
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
Known from limited localities QC, ON, SK, MN, IA, TX (Travis Co.) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: HOST: boxelder ( Acer negundo , Aceraceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plagiognathus negundinis Knight, 1929
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Plagiognathus negundinis. 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 Plagiognathus negundinis (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiognathus negundinis
What is Plagiognathus negundinis?
Plagiognathus negundinis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Plagiognathus negundinis?
Recognized by dorsum, venter, and antennal segments 1 and 2 being entirely castaneous (figs. 10, 17), legs pale with some dark markings , and the elongate, nearly parallel-sided body form. - Fig. 10 - Fig. 17 Det. Schuh, 2001
Where is Plagiognathus negundinis found?
Range: Known from limited localities QC, ON, SK, MN, IA, TX (Travis Co.) - Map
What does Plagiognathus negundinis eat?
The diet of the Plagiognathus negundinis includes HOST: boxelder ( Acer negundo , Aceraceae).