Reuteroscopus tinctipennis
This record describes Reuteroscopus tinctipennis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished by the long rostrum, testaceous color with black calli, roseate red on cuneus and more or less on basal half of corium.
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
s.CA-AZ, w.TX / Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Reuteroscopus tinctipennis Knight, 1925
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Reuteroscopus tinctipennis. 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 tinctipennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Reuteroscopus tinctipennis
What is Reuteroscopus tinctipennis?
Reuteroscopus tinctipennis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Reuteroscopus tinctipennis?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 3.0 mm |
| Female | 3.2 mm |
How do you identify Reuteroscopus tinctipennis?
Distinguished by the long rostrum, testaceous color with black calli, roseate red on cuneus and more or less on basal half of corium.
Where is Reuteroscopus tinctipennis found?
Range: s.CA-AZ, w.TX / Mex. - Map