Tropidosteptes cardinalis
This record describes Tropidosteptes cardinalis (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. Wongun Kim, 2011 at high risk of endangerment due to the EAB ( 4 )
Identification notes
Det. Wongun Kim, 2011
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 NA (TX-FL-NY-IA) / Ont. - Map , concentration of records in c. TX
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Jun (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: ash ( Fraxinus , Oleaceae) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tropidosteptes cardinalis Uhler 1878
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tropidosteptes cardinalis. 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 cardinalis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Tropidosteptes cardinalis
What is Tropidosteptes cardinalis?
Tropidosteptes cardinalis is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Tropidosteptes cardinalis?
Det. Wongun Kim, 2011
Where is Tropidosteptes cardinalis found?
Range: e NA (TX-FL-NY-IA) / Ont. - Map , concentration of records in c. TX
What does Tropidosteptes cardinalis eat?
The diet of the Tropidosteptes cardinalis includes ash ( Fraxinus , Oleaceae) ( 3 ).
When is Tropidosteptes cardinalis active?
Tropidosteptes cardinalis: seasonal activity - Apr-Jun (BG data).