Trepobates subnitidus
This record describes Trepobates subnitidus (species). Recorded family: Gerridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
no pale lateral stripe on the mesonotum immediately following the dark lateral pronotal stripe
Wikipedia reference for Trepobates subnitidus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trepobates_subnitidus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Gerroidea
- Family
- Gerridae (Water Striders)
- Subfamily
- Trepobatinae
- Genus
- Trepobates
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA to NM (NM-FL-ME-MN) ; c. CA (M. Pintar)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trepobates subnitidus Esaki 1926
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Trepobates subnitidus. 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 Trepobates subnitidus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Mike Quinn , v belov , mpintar
Frequently Asked Questions About Trepobates subnitidus
What is Trepobates subnitidus?
Trepobates subnitidus is a species in the family Gerridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Trepobates subnitidus?
no pale lateral stripe on the mesonotum immediately following the dark lateral pronotal stripe
Where is Trepobates subnitidus found?
Range: e NA to NM (NM-FL-ME-MN) ; c. CA (M. Pintar)