Teleonemia nigrina
This record describes Teleonemia nigrina (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
antennae slightly variable in length, but the 3rd segment always less than twice the length of the 4th
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Tingidae (Lace Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Tinginae
- Tribe
- Tingini
- Genus
- Teleonemia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. Coast to BC, sw.US, e. US (TX-GA-VA-KS) to Guatemala - Map , common everywhere in CA and in c.TX (=v=)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Teleonemia nigrina Champion 1898
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Teleonemia nigrina. 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 Teleonemia nigrina (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Teleonemia nigrina
What is Teleonemia nigrina?
Teleonemia nigrina is a species in the family Tingidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Teleonemia nigrina?
3.0-3.6 mm
How do you identify Teleonemia nigrina?
antennae slightly variable in length, but the 3rd segment always less than twice the length of the 4th
Where is Teleonemia nigrina found?
Range: w. Coast to BC, sw.US, e. US (TX-GA-VA-KS) to Guatemala - Map , common everywhere in CA and in c.TX (=v=)