Zeridoneus knulli
This record describes Zeridoneus knulli (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
darkened, distally thickened (clubbed) penultimate ant. segment Dets. M. A. Quinn Type Locality: male: Gillespie Co., V-7-'46. In collection of The Ohio State University. Entomolgists Josef and Dorothy Knull spent many summers collecting insects across the American Southwest. Enchanted Rock is located in Gillespie Co., and is one of the the primary geological features of central Texas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Rhyparochromidae (Dirt-colored Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhyparochrominae
- Tribe
- Myodochini
- Genus
- Zeridoneus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
open field habitats in early succession stages
Geographic Range
TX, KS - Map , mostly n. to c. Texas
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Zeridoneus knulli Barber 1948
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Zeridoneus knulli. 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 Zeridoneus knulli (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Zeridoneus knulli
What is Zeridoneus knulli?
Zeridoneus knulli is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Zeridoneus knulli?
6-8 mm
How do you identify Zeridoneus knulli?
darkened, distally thickened (clubbed) penultimate ant. segment Dets. M. A. Quinn
Where is Zeridoneus knulli found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open field habitats in early succession stages |
| Range | TX, KS - Map , mostly n. to c. Texas |