Tropidosteptes vittifrons
This record describes Tropidosteptes vittifrons (species). Recorded family: Miridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to adustus , but distinguished by the narrower calli with black cephalic margins and the more closely punctate pronotal disk. In females, black marks on frons and calli frequently reduced to dark brown.
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
Habitat
"Common in Arizona, breeding on Fraxinus arizonicus ". ( 3 )
Geographic Range
AZ, NV, UT
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Sep
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tropidosteptes vittifrons (Knight), 1929 vitti- (Latin, "striped") + frons
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tropidosteptes vittifrons. 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 vittifrons (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Botz
Frequently Asked Questions About Tropidosteptes vittifrons
What is Tropidosteptes vittifrons?
Tropidosteptes vittifrons is a species in the family Miridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Tropidosteptes vittifrons?
Male, 3.9 mm; female, 4.2 mm
How do you identify Tropidosteptes vittifrons?
Similar to adustus , but distinguished by the narrower calli with black cephalic margins and the more closely punctate pronotal disk. In females, black marks on frons and calli frequently reduced to dark brown.
Where is Tropidosteptes vittifrons found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Common in Arizona, breeding on Fraxinus arizonicus . ( 3 ) |
| Range | AZ, NV, UT |
When is Tropidosteptes vittifrons active?
Tropidosteptes vittifrons: seasonal activity - Apr-Sep.