Tropidosteptes adustus
This record describes Tropidosteptes adustus (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Tropidosteptes adustus superficially resembles rufusculus Knight but is considerably smaller and glabrous. In Froeschner adustus keys with amoenus Reuter but can be separated by the distinctly punctured frons , the fuscous spots on the calli , the 2 parallel brown lines on the scutellum , and the smaller size. ( Henry ) at high risk of endangerment due to the EAB
Identification notes
Tropidosteptes adustus superficially resembles rufusculus Knight but is considerably smaller and glabrous. In Froeschner (1949) adustus keys with amoenus Reuter but can be separated by the distinctly punctured frons , the fuscous spots on the calli , the 2 parallel brown lines on the scutellum , and the smaller size. ( Henry )
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
- Mirinae
- Tribe
- Mirini
- Genus
- Tropidosteptes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US (IN, MO, PA, TX)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Fraxinus ( Henry )
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tropidosteptes adustus. 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 Tropidosteptes adustus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by WonGun Kim; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Tropidosteptes adustus
What is Tropidosteptes adustus?
Tropidosteptes adustus is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Tropidosteptes adustus?
3.75-4.17 mm (male); 4.08-4.67 mm (female) ( Henry )
How do you identify Tropidosteptes adustus?
Tropidosteptes adustus superficially resembles rufusculus Knight but is considerably smaller and glabrous. In Froeschner (1949) adustus keys with amoenus Reuter but can be separated by the distinctly punctured frons , the fuscous spots on the calli , the 2 parallel brown lines on the scutellum , and the smaller size. ( Henry )
Where is Tropidosteptes adustus found?
Range: e US (IN, MO, PA, TX)
What does Tropidosteptes adustus eat?
The diet of the Tropidosteptes adustus includes Fraxinus ( Henry ).