Stilbometopius auroreus
This record describes Stilbometopius auroreus (species). Recorded family: Issidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dorsal margin of frons slightly convex; costal border cream colored, other cells in forewing with black dots Type Locality: Texas; collected by G. W. Belfrage. (probably near present day Ft. Hood/Ft. Cavazos)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Issidae (Issid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Issinae
- Tribe
- Thioniini
- Genus
- Stilbometopius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NM-c.TX / n. Mex. (Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Tamps) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Aug ( 4 )
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Stilbometopius auroreus. 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 Stilbometopius auroreus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Stilbometopius auroreus
What is Stilbometopius auroreus?
Stilbometopius auroreus is a species in the family Issidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Stilbometopius auroreus?
Dorsal margin of frons slightly convex; costal border cream colored, other cells in forewing with black dots
Where is Stilbometopius auroreus found?
Range: NM-c.TX / n. Mex. (Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Tamps) - Map
When is Stilbometopius auroreus active?
Stilbometopius auroreus: seasonal activity - Jun-Aug ( 4 ).