Plagiognathus texanus 0
Plagiognathus texanus
This record describes Plagiognathus texanus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the moderate size and generally shining black coloration of the dorsum (fig. 13), the black coxae and femora with the distal one-fourth of the femora white, antennae entirely dark (fig. 19) Type Locality: TEXAS: Wood Co., Pine Mills, May 6, 1994, Will Godwin. Deposited in the American Museum of Natural History
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
TX (Wood Co.) and GA (Cobb & Pike Cos.)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: HOST(s): Unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plagiognathus texanus Schuh, 2001
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Plagiognathus texanus. 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 texanus 0
What is Plagiognathus texanus 0?
Plagiognathus texanus 0 (Plagiognathus texanus) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Plagiognathus texanus 0?
Recognized by the moderate size and generally shining black coloration of the dorsum (fig. 13), the black coxae and femora with the distal one-fourth of the femora white, antennae entirely dark (fig. 19)
Where is Plagiognathus texanus 0 found?
Range: TX (Wood Co.) and GA (Cobb & Pike Cos.)
What does Plagiognathus texanus 0 eat?
The diet of the Plagiognathus texanus 0 includes HOST(s): Unknown.