Stenocoris tipuloides
This record describes Stenocoris tipuloides (species). Recorded family: Alydidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
may be distinguished from the other species from neighboring territory by the rufescent tips of the femora and the produced, entire sixth ventral segment of the female. The body and legs are more elongate than those of any other Coreid. (Fracker 1918) Henry and Froeschner (1988) ( 3 ) state that this sp. does not occur in our area, though Fracker (1918) reports it from TX and FL.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Coreoidea
- Family
- Alydidae (Broad-headed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Micrelytrinae
- Genus
- Stenocoris (Rice Bugs)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX to S. Amer. GBIF shows records for s. TX, s. LA, & s. FL - Map
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Stenocoris tipuloides. 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 Stenocoris tipuloides (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Stenocoris tipuloides
What is Stenocoris tipuloides?
Stenocoris tipuloides is a species in the family Alydidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Stenocoris tipuloides?
may be distinguished from the other species from neighboring territory by the rufescent tips of the femora and the produced, entire sixth ventral segment of the female. The body and legs are more elongate than those of any other Coreid. (Fracker 1918)
Where is Stenocoris tipuloides found?
Range: southmost TX to S. Amer. GBIF shows records for s. TX, s. LA, & s. FL - Map