Tropidosteptes tricolor
This record describes Tropidosteptes tricolor (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
second antennal segment pale with apex fucous, front of head reddish to brownish
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 (cTX-MS-MA-IL) - Map , uncommon
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tropidosteptes tricolor Van Duzee 1912
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tropidosteptes tricolor. 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 tricolor (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Tropidosteptes tricolor
What is Tropidosteptes tricolor?
Tropidosteptes tricolor is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Tropidosteptes tricolor?
5.7 mm
How do you identify Tropidosteptes tricolor?
second antennal segment pale with apex fucous, front of head reddish to brownish
Where is Tropidosteptes tricolor found?
Range: e. US (cTX-MS-MA-IL) - Map , uncommon