Reuteroscopus ornatus
This record describes Reuteroscopus ornatus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
See also Fig. 90, pg 258 of Henry & Froeschner 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
- Reuteroscopus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US to s AZ (s.CA-FL-ON-CO) / Mex. to C. Amer. / W. Indies - Map (No other member of the genus is recorded in Henry & Froeschner from more than one or two states)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Amaranthaceae, Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Fagaceae, Malvaceae, Rutaceae, Solanaceae, Verbenaceae per Discover Life
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: ornat (L). "adorned"
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Reuteroscopus ornatus. 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 Reuteroscopus ornatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Bbarnd
Frequently Asked Questions About Reuteroscopus ornatus
What is Reuteroscopus ornatus?
Reuteroscopus ornatus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Reuteroscopus ornatus?
See also Fig. 90, pg 258 of Henry & Froeschner
Where is Reuteroscopus ornatus found?
Range: e US to s AZ (s.CA-FL-ON-CO) / Mex. to C. Amer. / W. Indies - Map (No other member of the genus is recorded in Henry & Froeschner from more than one or two states)
What does Reuteroscopus ornatus eat?
The diet of the Reuteroscopus ornatus includes Amaranthaceae, Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Fagaceae, Malvaceae, Rutaceae, Solanaceae, Verbenaceae per Discover Life.