Stictopleurus knighti 0
Stictopleurus knighti
This record describes Stictopleurus knighti (species). Recorded family: Rhopalidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Size and form of S. punctiventris (Dallas), the color generally more roseate ; however, Uhler note que S. punctiventris , tout comme d'ailleurs Arhyssus lateralis , deviennent parfois d'une couleur rouge qui transforme complètement leur apparence. candidate submissions:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Coreoidea
- Family
- Rhopalidae (Scentless Plant Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhopalinae
- Tribe
- Rhopalini
- Genus
- Stictopleurus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
MI MN WY ( 3 ) ; NS & ON based on live photos ID'd on iNat
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stictopleurus knighti Harris 1942
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Stictopleurus knighti. 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 Stictopleurus knighti 0
What is Stictopleurus knighti 0?
Stictopleurus knighti 0 (Stictopleurus knighti) is a species in the family Rhopalidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Stictopleurus knighti 0?
7.7‒7.9 mm
How do you identify Stictopleurus knighti 0?
Size and form of S. punctiventris (Dallas), the color generally more roseate ; however, Uhler note que S. punctiventris , tout comme d'ailleurs Arhyssus lateralis , deviennent parfois d'une couleur rouge qui transforme complètement leur apparence.
Where is Stictopleurus knighti 0 found?
Range: MI MN WY ( 3 ) ; NS & ON based on live photos ID'd on iNat