Sirthenea carinata
This record describes Sirthenea carinata (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Oblong, black with orange saddle; legs are solid red or orange
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
- Peiratinae
- Genus
- Sirthenea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (NJ-FL to IL-TX) to Brazil - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly Apr-Oct ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sirthenea carinata (Fabricius 1798)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Sirthenea carinata. 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 Sirthenea carinata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Joshua Stuart Rose , Mike Quinn , v belov , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Sirthenea carinata
What is Sirthenea carinata?
Sirthenea carinata is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Sirthenea carinata?
20-25 mm
How do you identify Sirthenea carinata?
Oblong, black with orange saddle; legs are solid red or orange
Where is Sirthenea carinata found?
Range: e. US (NJ-FL to IL-TX) to Brazil - Map
When is Sirthenea carinata active?
Sirthenea carinata: seasonal activity - mostly Apr-Oct ( 3 ).