Xylocoris sordidus 0
Xylocoris sordidus
This record describes Xylocoris sordidus (species). Recorded family: Anthocoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
dorsal habitus photo (Santos et al. 2020) • holotype earliest record in our area: TX 1871
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Cimicoidea
- Family
- Anthocoridae (Minute Pirate Bugs)
- Tribe
- Xylocorini
- Genus
- Xylocoris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
associated with stored foodstuff in the US
Geographic Range
native to the Neotropics (throughout W Indies, Meso- and S America), adventive in our area (widespread in so US north to CA-KS-MA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xylocoris sordidus (Reuter 1871)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Xylocoris sordidus. 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 Xylocoris sordidus 0
What is Xylocoris sordidus 0?
Xylocoris sordidus 0 (Xylocoris sordidus) is a species in the family Anthocoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Xylocoris sordidus 0?
dorsal habitus photo (Santos et al. 2020) • holotype
Where is Xylocoris sordidus 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | associated with stored foodstuff in the US |
| Range | native to the Neotropics (throughout W Indies, Meso- and S America), adventive in our area (widespread in so US north to CA-KS-MA) |