Taedia multisignata
This record describes Taedia multisignata (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length of antennal segment II exceeding width of pronotum at base; ground color of the dorsum dark brown, mottled with several large yellow patches, one on apical half of scutellum, apex of clavus, middle of corium, apex of embolium and outer half of corium [Knight possibly meant 'cuneus' here, as he'd already mentioned the spot on the corium], and three areas on pronotum (Knight, 1930).
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
- Mirini
- Genus
- Taedia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US to NY (OH-NY, south to TX-GA) - Map
Seasonal Activity
May-June (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Taedia multisignata (Reuter)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Taedia multisignata. 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 Taedia multisignata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Taedia multisignata
What is Taedia multisignata?
Taedia multisignata is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Taedia multisignata?
Length of antennal segment II exceeding width of pronotum at base; ground color of the dorsum dark brown, mottled with several large yellow patches, one on apical half of scutellum, apex of clavus, middle of corium, apex of embolium and outer half of corium [Knight possibly meant 'cuneus' here, as he'd already mentioned the spot on the corium], and three areas on pronotum (Knight, 1930).
Where is Taedia multisignata found?
Range: se. US to NY (OH-NY, south to TX-GA) - Map
When is Taedia multisignata active?
Taedia multisignata: seasonal activity - May-June (BG data).