Stenodema pilosa
This record describes Stenodema pilosa (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
the three spines on the hind femur separate it from other congeners
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
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Stenodemini
- Genus
- Stenodema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
holarctic, transcontinental in both NA (across Canada to so. US) and Eurasia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stenodema trispinosum Reuter 1904
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Stenodema pilosa. 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 Stenodema pilosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , v belov , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Stenodema pilosa
What is Stenodema pilosa?
Stenodema pilosa is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Stenodema pilosa?
the three spines on the hind femur separate it from other congeners
Where is Stenodema pilosa found?
Range: holarctic, transcontinental in both NA (across Canada to so. US) and Eurasia