Plagiognathus schaffneri 0
Plagiognathus schaffneri
This record describes Plagiognathus schaffneri (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the ovoid body of generally castaneous coloration (fig. 12), recumbent, golden, shining vestiture on the pronotum and anterior half of hemelytra with dark setae posteriorly, antennal segments 1 and 2 entirely dark (fig. 19), legs entirely pale yellowish, and tibial spines without dark spots at bases Type Locality: 2 mi. w. Iredell, Bosque Co., Texas, May 6, 1970, J. C. Schaffner, spmn in the AMNH.
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
only known from TX - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: HOST: Unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plagiognathus schaffneri Schuh, 2001
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Plagiognathus schaffneri. 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 schaffneri 0
What is Plagiognathus schaffneri 0?
Plagiognathus schaffneri 0 (Plagiognathus schaffneri) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Plagiognathus schaffneri 0?
Recognized by the ovoid body of generally castaneous coloration (fig. 12), recumbent, golden, shining vestiture on the pronotum and anterior half of hemelytra with dark setae posteriorly, antennal segments 1 and 2 entirely dark (fig. 19), legs entirely pale yellowish, and tibial spines without dark spots at bases
Where is Plagiognathus schaffneri 0 found?
Range: only known from TX - Map
What does Plagiognathus schaffneri 0 eat?
The diet of the Plagiognathus schaffneri 0 includes HOST: Unknown.