Sinea integra
This record describes Sinea integra (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
One of three species with distinct spines on both the anterior and posterior pronotal lobe. Of these three, it is the most slender, particularly in the profemora.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Reduviidae (Assassin Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Harpactorinae
- Tribe
- Harpactorini
- Genus
- Sinea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw. US (AZ-TX) to Honduras
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sinea integra Stål 1862
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Sinea integra. 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 Sinea integra (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by drswanny; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Sinea integra
What is Sinea integra?
Sinea integra is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Sinea integra?
10-12 mm
How do you identify Sinea integra?
One of three species with distinct spines on both the anterior and posterior pronotal lobe. Of these three, it is the most slender, particularly in the profemora.
Where is Sinea integra found?
Range: sw. US (AZ-TX) to Honduras