Polymerus elegans 0
Polymerus elegans
This record describes Polymerus elegans (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Mirini
- Genus
- Polymerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA, mostly s.CA - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Jun
Diet and Behavior
Life History
asso. w/ Galium , particulary ( G. angustifolium , Rubiaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Polymerus elegans (Reuter, 1909)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Polymerus elegans. 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 Polymerus elegans 0 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Polymerus elegans 0
Where is Polymerus elegans 0 found?
Range: CA, mostly s.CA - Map
When is Polymerus elegans 0 active?
Polymerus elegans 0: seasonal activity - Mar-Jun.
What is the life cycle of a Polymerus elegans 0?
asso. w/ Galium , particulary ( G. angustifolium , Rubiaceae)