Pselliopus spinicollis
This record describes Pselliopus spinicollis (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Only two Nearctic Pselliopus have tubercles on pronotal lobes. Of those, P. latifasciatus is more eastern and is only recorded as far west as Colorado. The speckles, in addition to the rings, on the femora are supposedly indicative as well.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Reduviidae (Assassin Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Harpactorinae
- Tribe
- Harpactorini
- Genus
- Pselliopus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
BC-CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pselliopus spinicollis (Champion 1899)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pselliopus spinicollis. 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 Pselliopus spinicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pselliopus spinicollis
What is Pselliopus spinicollis?
Pselliopus spinicollis is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Pselliopus spinicollis?
Only two Nearctic Pselliopus have tubercles on pronotal lobes. Of those, P. latifasciatus is more eastern and is only recorded as far west as Colorado. The speckles, in addition to the rings, on the femora are supposedly indicative as well.
Where is Pselliopus spinicollis found?
Range: BC-CA