Teleorhinus tephrosicola
This record describes Teleorhinus tephrosicola (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Teleorhinus tephrosicola (Teleorhinus tephrosicola) is a species in the family Miridae, commonly known as plant bugs, belonging to the order Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies). It is classified within the subfamily Phylinae, tribe Cremnorrhinini, suborder Heteroptera, superfamily Miroidea. This species belongs to the genus Teleorhinus. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: ♂ 5.99–7.41, ♀ 6.01–7.
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
- Phylinae
- Tribe
- Cremnorrhinini
- Genus
- Teleorhinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
throughout the US
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Teleorhinus tephrosicola Knight 1923
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Teleorhinus tephrosicola. 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 Teleorhinus tephrosicola (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Teleorhinus tephrosicola
What is Teleorhinus tephrosicola?
Teleorhinus tephrosicola is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Teleorhinus tephrosicola?
♂ 5.99–7.41, ♀ 6.01–7.15
Where is Teleorhinus tephrosicola found?
Range: throughout the US