Royal Palm Bug 0
Xylastodoris luteolus
This record describes Xylastodoris luteolus (species). Recorded family: Thaumastocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Royal Palm Bug 0 (Xylastodoris luteolus) is a species in the family Thaumastocoridae, belonging to the order Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies). It is classified within the suborder Heteroptera, superfamily Miroidea. This species belongs to the genus Xylastodoris. Size: 2.5 mm.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Thaumastocoridae
- Genus
- Xylastodoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL, W. Indies, Mexico (Yucatán)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Cuban royal palm ( Roystonea regia )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xylastodoris luteolus Barber 1920
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Xylastodoris luteolus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Royal Palm Bug 0
What is Royal Palm Bug 0?
Royal Palm Bug 0 (Xylastodoris luteolus) is a species in the family Thaumastocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Royal Palm Bug 0?
2.5 mm
Where is Royal Palm Bug 0 found?
Range: FL, W. Indies, Mexico (Yucatán)
What does Royal Palm Bug 0 eat?
The diet of the Royal Palm Bug 0 includes host: Cuban royal palm ( Roystonea regia ).