Lantana Lace Bug
Teleonemia scrupulosa
This record describes Teleonemia scrupulosa (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
shortly pilose antennas and pubescent discoidal area are the principal characters of the species. (Champion 1898) introduced in many countries where Lantana is considered a noxious weed Feeding damages leaves and prevents development of flower buds.
Wikipedia reference for Teleonemia scrupulosa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teleonemia_scrupulosa.
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
se. US (GA-FL-TX) to W. Indies & S. Amer. - Map , most US records c. to s. TX the most common Teleonemia sp. in Mexico and C. Amer. (Champion 1898)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Feeds on undersides of leaves of Lantana (a woody ornamental plant that has become a weed in some southern states) and Leucophyllum
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Teleonemia scrupulosa. 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 Lantana Lace Bug (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lantana Lace Bug
What is Lantana Lace Bug?
Lantana Lace Bug (Teleonemia scrupulosa) is a species in the family Tingidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Lantana Lace Bug?
3-4 mm
How do you identify Lantana Lace Bug?
shortly pilose antennas and pubescent discoidal area are the principal characters of the species. (Champion 1898)
Where is Lantana Lace Bug found?
Range: se. US (GA-FL-TX) to W. Indies & S. Amer. - Map , most US records c. to s. TX the most common Teleonemia sp. in Mexico and C. Amer. (Champion 1898)
What does Lantana Lace Bug eat?
The diet of the Lantana Lace Bug includes Feeds on undersides of leaves of Lantana (a woody ornamental plant that has become a weed in some southern states) and Leucophyllum.