Trapezonotus arenarius
This record describes Trapezonotus arenarius (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
« the females have entirely black antennae and legs while the males have the fore legs, basal two-thirds of the mid and hind femora and the basal antennal segment orange-brown (ferrugineous). »
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Rhyparochromidae (Dirt-colored Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhyparochrominae
- Tribe
- Gonianotini
- Genus
- Trapezonotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
on upland, usually dry overdrained slopes, along roadsides and in alpine meadows ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Holarctic, according to Slater [per Dr O'Donnell's pers. comm. to =v=, 14.vii.2011], boreal transcontinental in NA (New England, QC-NT-AK, ID) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trapezonotus arenarius (Linnaeus 1758)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Trapezonotus arenarius. 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 Trapezonotus arenarius (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Claude Pilon , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trapezonotus arenarius
What is Trapezonotus arenarius?
Trapezonotus arenarius is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Trapezonotus arenarius?
4.0-4.5 mm
How do you identify Trapezonotus arenarius?
« the females have entirely black antennae and legs while the males have the fore legs, basal two-thirds of the mid and hind femora and the basal antennal segment orange-brown (ferrugineous). »
Where is Trapezonotus arenarius found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | on upland, usually dry overdrained slopes, along roadsides and in alpine meadows ( 3 ) |
| Range | Holarctic, according to Slater [per Dr O'Donnell's pers. comm. to =v=, 14.vii.2011], boreal transcontinental in NA (New England, QC-NT-AK, ID) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) |