Rasahus hamatus
This record describes Rasahus hamatus (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
first US report by Barber (1906) near Brownsville, TX: Twelve specimens. I can find no record of this species having been taken in the United States. ( 4 )
Wikipedia reference for Rasahus hamatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasahus_hamatus.
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
- Peiratinae
- Genus
- Rasahus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
ground-living species frequently taken under stones; often comes to light
Geographic Range
se. US (TX-FL-NC-e.KS) to Argentina / W. Indies - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Rasahus hamatus ( Fabricius 1781)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Rasahus hamatus. 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 Rasahus hamatus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by cotinis , Lynette Elliott , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Rasahus hamatus
What is Rasahus hamatus?
Rasahus hamatus is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Rasahus hamatus?
16-20 mm
Where is Rasahus hamatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | ground-living species frequently taken under stones; often comes to light |
| Range | se. US (TX-FL-NC-e.KS) to Argentina / W. Indies - Map |