Sixeonotus albicornis 0
Sixeonotus albicornis
This record describes Sixeonotus albicornis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
1) Cuneus and embolium black; and 2) Antennae and legs wholly milky-white, tarsal claws alone darker.
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
- Bryocorinae
- Tribe
- Eccritotarsini
- Genus
- Sixeonotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
LA-FL, SC - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sixeonotus albicornis Blatchley, 1926
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Sixeonotus albicornis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sixeonotus albicornis 0
What is Sixeonotus albicornis 0?
Sixeonotus albicornis 0 (Sixeonotus albicornis) is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Sixeonotus albicornis 0?
3.3-3.5 mm
How do you identify Sixeonotus albicornis 0?
1) Cuneus and embolium black; and 2) Antennae and legs wholly milky-white, tarsal claws alone darker.
Where is Sixeonotus albicornis 0 found?
Range: LA-FL, SC - Map