Hyaliodes

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Cimicomorpha
Superfamily: Miroidea
Family: Miridae
Subfamily: Deraeocorinae
Tribe: Hyaliodini
Genus: Hyaliodes

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hyaliodes: /haɪ.əˈlaɪ.əˌdiz/

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Images

Hyaliodes harti P1650589a by
xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Day 255 - Plant Bug - Hyaliodes harti, Woodbridge, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Hyaliodes harti P1660449a by
xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Hyaliodes harti P1660451a by
xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Hyaline Plant Bug - Flickr - treegrow (1) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Hyaline Plant Bug - Flickr - treegrow by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Hyaliodes is a genus of plant bugs known for its distinctive transparent hemelytra, with at least 20 described species, primarily found in the New World, particularly in neotropical regions.

Physical Characteristics

4-5 mm in size, distinctive transparent hemelytra.

Identification Tips

Look for the transparent hemelytra and small size (4-5 mm).

Habitat

Eastern shrubs and trees in woodlands, parks, and orchards in North America.

Distribution

New World, ranging from Canada to Chile, predominantly neotropical.

Diet

Larvae and adults feed on leaf-eating mites; adults also suck sap from leaves.

Life Cycle

One generation per year; overwinters as an egg.

Reproduction

Reproduces once yearly, with eggs overwintering.

Ecosystem Role

As a sap-sucking insect, it plays a role in the ecosystem by interacting with plant health and mite populations.

Evolution

A member of the tribe Hyaliodini, which contains a total of 25 genera.