Rhinacloa manleyi
This record describes Rhinacloa manleyi (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by the orangish coloration, the long, slender black second antennal segment, the dorsum devoid of scalelike setae, and the structure of the male genitalia. Dorsum without flattened sericeous setae, highly polished and shining; cuneus red. Type Locality: Mexico, Tamaulipas: 8mi. W of El Limon, July 20, 1970, taken at light, Murray, Phelps, Hart, Schaffher.
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
- Nasocorini
- Genus
- Rhinacloa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron Co.) to C. Amer. & Brazil(?) - Map Texas records: Cameron Co.: Brownsville, June 11, 1971, W. E. Clark (TAM), 16; Brownsville, S Texas Garden, November 29, 1910, December 18, 1911, (USNM), 322.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Rhinacloa manleyi Schuh & Schwartz, 1985
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Rhinacloa manleyi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhinacloa manleyi
What is Rhinacloa manleyi?
Rhinacloa manleyi is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Rhinacloa manleyi?
Recognized by the orangish coloration, the long, slender black second antennal segment, the dorsum devoid of scalelike setae, and the structure of the male genitalia. Dorsum without flattened sericeous setae, highly polished and shining; cuneus red.
Where is Rhinacloa manleyi found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron Co.) to C. Amer. & Brazil(?) - Map Texas records: Cameron Co.: Brownsville, June 11, 1971, W. E. Clark (TAM), 16; Brownsville, S Texas Garden, November 29, 1910, December 18, 1911, (USNM), 322.