Savius jurgiosus
This record describes Savius jurgiosus (species). Recorded family: Coreidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: live individuals all green except for dull yellowish-brown antennae and tarsi, and dark gray membranous portion of forewing; preserved specimens fade to pale green or dull yellow - late stage nymph - earlier stage nymph Type Locality: Mexico First US record in Brownsville ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Coreoidea
- Family
- Coreidae (Leaf-footed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Coreinae
- Tribe
- Discogastrini
- Genus
- Savius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.TX to Houston / Mex. to C. Amer. - Map
Seasonal Activity
yr round
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Honey Mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Savius jurgiosus Stål, 1862
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Savius jurgiosus. 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 Savius jurgiosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Andrew Meeds , Mike Quinn , Tyler Hedlund
Frequently Asked Questions About Savius jurgiosus
What is Savius jurgiosus?
Savius jurgiosus is a species in the family Coreidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Savius jurgiosus?
body length 13-14 mm
How do you identify Savius jurgiosus?
Adult: live individuals all green except for dull yellowish-brown antennae and tarsi, and dark gray membranous portion of forewing; preserved specimens fade to pale green or dull yellow - late stage nymph - earlier stage nymph
Where is Savius jurgiosus found?
Range: s.TX to Houston / Mex. to C. Amer. - Map
What does Savius jurgiosus eat?
The diet of the Savius jurgiosus includes Honey Mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa ).
When is Savius jurgiosus active?
Savius jurgiosus: seasonal activity - yr round.