Tyrannocoris jole
This record describes Tyrannocoris jole (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pale with contrastingly dark humeral angles and straight, smooth anterolateral pronotal margins Apparently has been detected in FL since 1985 in limited numbers (pers. comm w/S. Halbert to AM) but apparently becoming more established in recent years.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pentatomoidea
- Family
- Pentatomidae (Stink Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Asopinae
- Genus
- Tyrannocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Mexico, Honduras, Cuba, Hispaniola ; recently found in FL and TX (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tyrannocoris jole (Stål 1862)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tyrannocoris jole. 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 Tyrannocoris jole (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Andrew Meeds; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tyrannocoris jole
What is Tyrannocoris jole?
Tyrannocoris jole is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Tyrannocoris jole?
Pale with contrastingly dark humeral angles and straight, smooth anterolateral pronotal margins
Where is Tyrannocoris jole found?
Range: Mexico, Honduras, Cuba, Hispaniola ; recently found in FL and TX (BG data)