Gargaphia

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Cimicomorpha
Superfamily: Miroidea
Family: Tingidae
Subfamily: Tinginae
Tribe: Tingini
Genus: Gargaphia

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gargaphia: /ɡɑrˈɡæfiə/

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Images

Gargaphia bimaculata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Gargaphia carinata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Gargaphia condesa by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Gargaphia angulata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Gargaphia acmonis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Gargaphia is a genus of lace bugs within the family Tingidae, comprising over 70 described species, notable for their distinct physical characteristics such as size and specific anatomical features.

Physical Characteristics

3-4 mm or somewhat larger, identifiable by the interrupted rostral sulcus between the meso- and metasternum and a prominent transverse sinuous carina.

Identification Tips

Look for the interrupted rostral sulcus and prominent transverse sinuous carina to distinguish Gargaphia from other lace bugs.

Distribution

15 species found in our area, 66 species total worldwide.

Evolution

Gargaphia was first described by Stål in 1862, with significant revisions provided by Gibson in 1890.

Similar Taxa

Tingidae
lace bugs