Scolopostethus diffidens
This record describes Scolopostethus diffidens (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
clavus has more than 3 regular rows of punctures, the terminal two segments and apical part of the second antennal segment are black, and the membrane is fuscous with a distinct round white spot. In macropterous specimens, the veins are pale, especially basally
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Rhyparochromidae (Dirt-colored Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhyparochrominae
- Tribe
- Drymini
- Genus
- Scolopostethus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. & e.NA (BC‒CA‒AZ‒ID; NS‒ON‒NJ) - Map , mostly w. NA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Scolopostethus diffidens Horváth 1893
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Scolopostethus diffidens. 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 Scolopostethus diffidens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Scolopostethus diffidens
What is Scolopostethus diffidens?
Scolopostethus diffidens is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Scolopostethus diffidens?
clavus has more than 3 regular rows of punctures, the terminal two segments and apical part of the second antennal segment are black, and the membrane is fuscous with a distinct round white spot. In macropterous specimens, the veins are pale, especially basally
Where is Scolopostethus diffidens found?
Range: w. & e.NA (BC‒CA‒AZ‒ID; NS‒ON‒NJ) - Map , mostly w. NA