Reuteria querci
This record describes Reuteria querci (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Broad fuscous area at the base of A2 Type Locality: Minn.
Identification notes
Broad fuscous area at the base of A2
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
- Reuteria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
IA, IL, MD, MN, NY, VA, MO - Map , plus 2 historical records from e. TX per TAMUIC
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Reuteria querci Knight, 1939
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Reuteria querci. 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 Reuteria querci (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Reuteria querci
What is Reuteria querci?
Reuteria querci is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Reuteria querci?
4.30 mm (male), 4.40 mm (female)
How do you identify Reuteria querci?
Broad fuscous area at the base of A2
Where is Reuteria querci found?
Range: IA, IL, MD, MN, NY, VA, MO - Map , plus 2 historical records from e. TX per TAMUIC