Pseudopsallus puberus
This record describes Pseudopsallus puberus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the strongly protruding angulate claw base; dorsal vestiture with broad scale-like setae; pronotum with brown or orange brown cast; and males with two basally confluent ribbon-like left tergal processes. Female macropterous.
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Orthotylini
- Genus
- Pseudopsallus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ, CA, CO, NV, UT
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Baileya sp., Camissonia claviformis (Torr. & Frem) Raven, Oenothera deltoides Torr. & Frem, O. brevipes Gray., Parafoxia linearis (Cav.) Lag., and Phacelia sp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Latin puber 'downy'
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pseudopsallus puberus. 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 Pseudopsallus puberus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudopsallus puberus
What is Pseudopsallus puberus?
Pseudopsallus puberus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Pseudopsallus puberus?
Recognized by the strongly protruding angulate claw base; dorsal vestiture with broad scale-like setae; pronotum with brown or orange brown cast; and males with two basally confluent ribbon-like left tergal processes. Female macropterous.
Where is Pseudopsallus puberus found?
Range: AZ, CA, CO, NV, UT
What does Pseudopsallus puberus eat?
The diet of the Pseudopsallus puberus includes Baileya sp., Camissonia claviformis (Torr. & Frem) Raven, Oenothera deltoides Torr. & Frem, O. brevipes Gray., Parafoxia linearis (Cav.) Lag., and Phacelia sp..