Rubeospineus bicorniger
This record describes Rubeospineus bicorniger (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished from R. truncatus and R. yosemite [by characters of the vesica and] also by the more contrasting reddish-orange and whitish color pattern, with the posterior pronotal lobe [and scutellum] usually largely whitish.
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
- Rubeospineus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Quercus agrifolia , Q. chrysolepis
Geographic Range
Southern CA (Alpine Co. southward) to Baja Calif., Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
mostly May–Jun
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Rubeospineus bicorniger. 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 Rubeospineus bicorniger (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz
Frequently Asked Questions About Rubeospineus bicorniger
What is Rubeospineus bicorniger?
Rubeospineus bicorniger is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Rubeospineus bicorniger?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 2.30–3.17 mm |
| Female | 2.66–3.20 mm |
How do you identify Rubeospineus bicorniger?
Distinguished from R. truncatus and R. yosemite [by characters of the vesica and] also by the more contrasting reddish-orange and whitish color pattern, with the posterior pronotal lobe [and scutellum] usually largely whitish.
Where is Rubeospineus bicorniger found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Quercus agrifolia , Q. chrysolepis |
| Range | Southern CA (Alpine Co. southward) to Baja Calif., Mexico. |
When is Rubeospineus bicorniger active?
Rubeospineus bicorniger: seasonal activity - mostly May–Jun.