Semium hirtum
This record describes Semium hirtum (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Semiini
- Genus
- Semium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (s.ON-SD to FL-TX) / e. Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Sept-Oct. (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: asso. w/ spotted spurge ( Chamaesyce (=Euphorbia) maculata , Euphorbiaceae) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Semium hirtum Reuter 1876
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Semium hirtum. 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 Semium hirtum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Semium hirtum
How big is Semium hirtum?
~2.8 mm
Where is Semium hirtum found?
Range: e. US (s.ON-SD to FL-TX) / e. Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What does Semium hirtum eat?
The diet of the Semium hirtum includes asso. w/ spotted spurge ( Chamaesyce (=Euphorbia) maculata , Euphorbiaceae) ( 5 ).
When is Semium hirtum active?
Semium hirtum: seasonal activity - mostly: Sept-Oct. (BG data).