Rocconota annulicornis
This record describes Rocconota annulicornis (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Stout, elongate-oval, reddish to yellowish, covered with fine yellowish hairs; four prominent spines on pronotum; antennomere 1 has two broad brown bands, with only a short acute spine behind each antennal base. Profemora incrassate. First beak segment about the same length as second; head gradually (not abruptly) narrowed behind. Spines on head pale, half as long as interocular space; hemelytra wholly pale
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
- Harpactorinae
- Tribe
- Harpactorini
- Genus
- Rocconota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US (NY-FL to MO-TX) - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 )
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Rocconota annulicornis. 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 Rocconota annulicornis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Rocconota annulicornis
What is Rocconota annulicornis?
Rocconota annulicornis is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Rocconota annulicornis?
16-20 mm
How do you identify Rocconota annulicornis?
Stout, elongate-oval, reddish to yellowish, covered with fine yellowish hairs; four prominent spines on pronotum; antennomere 1 has two broad brown bands, with only a short acute spine behind each antennal base. Profemora incrassate. First beak segment about the same length as second; head gradually (not abruptly) narrowed behind. Spines on head pale, half as long as interocular space; hemelytra wholly pale
Where is Rocconota annulicornis found?
Range: e US (NY-FL to MO-TX) - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 )