Saileria irrorata
This record describes Saileria irrorata (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
can be distinguished from all other species of Saileria by the black setae on the 1st antennal segment, the longer 2nd antennal segment and rostrum, and the black spines on the middle and hind tibiae. Type Locality: Indiana
Identification notes
can be distinguished from all other species of Saileria by the black setae on the 1st antennal segment, the longer 2nd antennal segment and rostrum, and the black spines on the middle and hind tibiae. ( 3 )
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
- Orthotylinae
- Tribe
- Orthotylini
- Genus
- Saileria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (TX-FL-MA-IN) (BG data)
Seasonal Activity
May-Aug (Henry 1980),(BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Collected on red elm ( Ulmus fulva ) and in association with the woolly elm aphid ( Eriosoma americanum ) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Saileria irrorata Henry, 1976
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Saileria irrorata. 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 Saileria irrorata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Saileria irrorata
What is Saileria irrorata?
Saileria irrorata is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Saileria irrorata?
2.56-3.00 mm
How do you identify Saileria irrorata?
can be distinguished from all other species of Saileria by the black setae on the 1st antennal segment, the longer 2nd antennal segment and rostrum, and the black spines on the middle and hind tibiae. ( 3 )
Where is Saileria irrorata found?
Range: e. US (TX-FL-MA-IN) (BG data)
What does Saileria irrorata eat?
The diet of the Saileria irrorata includes Collected on red elm ( Ulmus fulva ) and in association with the woolly elm aphid ( Eriosoma americanum ) ( 3 ).
When is Saileria irrorata active?
Saileria irrorata: seasonal activity - May-Aug (Henry 1980),(BG data).