Plagiognathus shoshonea
This record describes Plagiognathus shoshonea (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
per : Coloration similar to that of lineatus and moerens ; distinguished from moerens by the dull dorsum and the shining, weakly woolly vestiture rather than black bristles; most easily separated from lineatus by the much larger size
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
Habitat
montane
Geographic Range
Rocky Mts, BC―AB to NV―CO
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: [i] Geranium [/i[ spp. (Geraniaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plagiognathus shoshonea Knight 1964
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Plagiognathus shoshonea. 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 shoshonea (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiognathus shoshonea
What is Plagiognathus shoshonea?
Plagiognathus shoshonea is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Plagiognathus shoshonea?
♂ 4.7―5.3 mm, ♀ 4.6―4.8
How do you identify Plagiognathus shoshonea?
per : Coloration similar to that of lineatus and moerens ; distinguished from moerens by the dull dorsum and the shining, weakly woolly vestiture rather than black bristles; most easily separated from lineatus by the much larger size
Where is Plagiognathus shoshonea found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | montane |
| Range | Rocky Mts, BC―AB to NV―CO |
What does Plagiognathus shoshonea eat?
The diet of the Plagiognathus shoshonea includes Hosts: [i] Geranium [/i[ spp. (Geraniaceae).