Cotton Fleahopper
Pseudatomoscelis seriatus
This record describes Pseudatomoscelis seriatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dark spots on the pale green dorsum and on A2 Type Locality: Texas ( Belfarge )
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
- Pseudatomoscelis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Widespread, scattered in NA to Mexico - Map , most records from Texas
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudatomoscelis seriatus (Reuter 1876)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pseudatomoscelis seriatus. 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 Cotton Fleahopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Cotton Fleahopper
What is Cotton Fleahopper?
Cotton Fleahopper (Pseudatomoscelis seriatus) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Cotton Fleahopper?
♂ 2.76-3.16 mm, ♀ 2.80-3.40 mm
How do you identify Cotton Fleahopper?
Dark spots on the pale green dorsum and on A2
Where is Cotton Fleahopper found?
Range: Widespread, scattered in NA to Mexico - Map , most records from Texas