Heteroptera
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Gampsocorinae
stilt bugs
Gampsocorinae is a subfamily of stilt bugs (family Berytidae) established by Southwood & Leston in 1959. It contains approximately 60 described species distributed across two tribes: Gampsocorini and Hoplinini. Members are characterized by their elongated, slender legs that give the group its common name. The subfamily has been documented in multiple global databases including ITIS, Catalogue of Life, and GBIF.
Gardena
thread-legged bug
Gardena is a genus of thread-legged assassin bugs in the subfamily Emesinae, tribe Emesini. It is the second-largest genus in its tribe, with 46 described species. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and raptorial forelegs adapted for capturing prey. The genus was established by Dohrn in 1859.
Gargaphia solani
eggplant lace bug
Gargaphia solani is a subsocial lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Heidemann in 1914 after emerging as a pest of eggplant in Norfolk, Virginia. It is the first species in its family in which maternal care was discovered. Females guard circular egg masses on leaf undersides and defend nymphs against predators, a behavior essential for offspring survival given heavy predation pressure. Development from egg to adult takes approximately 20 days, with nymphs passing through five instars. The species is a significant agricultural pest of solanaceous crops and has been extensively studied for its reproductive trade-offs and the evolution of parental care.
Gastrodes
dirt-colored seed bugs
Gastrodes is a genus of dirt-colored seed bugs in the family Rhyparochromidae, established by Westwood in 1840. The genus contains approximately 14-15 described species distributed across Europe, temperate Asia, and North America. These true bugs belong to the tribe Drymini within the subfamily Rhyparochrominae.
Gastrodes pacificus
dirt-colored seed bug
Gastrodes pacificus is a species of true bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, commonly referred to as a dirt-colored seed bug. The species was first described by Provancher in 1885 under the basionym Platygaster pacificus. It is distributed across North America, with records from the United States and Canada. As a member of the Rhyparochromidae, it belongs to a family of ground-dwelling seed bugs that feed primarily on seeds.
Geocoris black-calli-az
bigeyed bug
Geocoris black-calli-az is a species of bigeyed bug in the family Geocoridae. Members of this genus are predatory insects recognized for their large, conspicuous eyes. The species has been documented in association with agricultural systems where Geocoris species serve as natural enemies of crop pests.
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omani
bigeyed bug
Geocoris omani is a species of bigeyed bug in the family Geocoridae, first described by Barber in 1935. As a member of the genus Geocoris, it shares the characteristic large, prominent eyes that give these insects their common name. Bigeyed bugs are predatory true bugs that feed on various small arthropods and are considered beneficial insects in agricultural systems. The species has been recorded from the United States, with specific locality data documented by Slater in 1964.
Gerroidea
Water Striders and Ripple Bugs
Gerroidea is a superfamily of semiaquatic true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) comprising at least three families—Gerridae (water striders), Veliidae (smaller water striders or riffle bugs), and Hermatobatidae—with over 2,000 described species. Members are specialized for life on the water surface, utilizing water-repellent legs and surface tension to remain afloat. The group occupies diverse aquatic habitats ranging from freshwater ponds and streams to marine coastal environments including mangroves and open ocean. Recent research has documented significant undescribed diversity in tropical regions and novel bacterial symbiont associations.
Gerromorpha
semiaquatic bugs, shore-inhabiting bugs, water striders, water measurers, velvet water bugs, water treaders, riffle bugs
Gerromorpha is an infraorder of true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) comprising approximately eight families in four superfamilies. Members are commonly called semiaquatic or shore-inhabiting bugs, though many species are specifically adapted to exploit the water surface film. The group includes well-known taxa such as Gerridae (water striders), Hydrometridae (water measurers), Hebridae (velvet bugs), and Veliidae (riffle bugs). Gerromorphans are distributed globally and are frequently used as bioindicators of aquatic habitat quality.
Glyptocombus saltator
Glyptocombus saltator is a minute true bug in the family Schizopteridae, described by Heidemann in 1906. It belongs to the infraorder Dipsocoromorpha, a group of small predatory or cryptic heteropterans often found in leaf litter and other concealed microhabitats. The species epithet "saltator" suggests jumping ability, a trait common in this group. Very little is known about its specific biology due to its small size and cryptic habits.
Gnathobleda
Gnathobleda is a genus of assassin bugs in the family Reduviidae, subfamily Stenopodainae. It was established by Stål in 1859 and contains at least four described species distributed in the Neotropical region. The genus is characterized by distinctive morphological features typical of the Stenopodainae, a subfamily known for slender-bodied predatory bugs. Species within this genus have been documented from South America, including Argentina.
Hadrosomus teapensis
Hadrosomus teapensis is a seed bug in the family Lygaeidae, first described by Distant in 1893. The species is known from both Mexico and the United States, with records extending from the type locality at Teapa, Tabasco, Mexico to southern Florida. As a member of the Lygaeinae subfamily, it belongs to a group of true bugs adapted for seed feeding. The species remains poorly documented in the primary literature, with most records derived from specimen databases and limited field observations.
Halticini
Halticini is a tribe of plant bugs within the family Miridae, subfamily Orthotylinae. The tribe has undergone generic reclassification based on phylogenetic analysis. Members are distributed globally, with notable diversity in Australia, the Caucasus Mountains, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Some genera exhibit striking morphological specializations, including myrmecomorphy and sexual dimorphism in antennae.
Halticus
fleahoppers, jumping plant bugs
Halticus is a genus of fleahoppers in the family Miridae, containing at least 20 described species. Members are commonly known as jumping plant bugs due to their characteristic leaping behavior. Some species are economically significant agricultural pests, particularly of cotton and sweet potato, while at least one species has been identified as a putative vector of phytoplasma plant pathogens.
Halyini
Halyini is a tribe of stink bugs within the family Pentatomidae. The tribe has historically served as a provisional grouping for numerous genera, many of which have subsequently been reassigned to other tribes. Current taxonomy recognizes multiple genera within Halyini, including Halys and Neohalys, though the precise generic composition remains subject to revision. The tribe is characterized by morphological features of the male and female terminalia, which are important for species-level identification.
Harmostini
Harmostini is a tribe of scentless plant bugs within the family Rhopalidae. It comprises at least two genera—Aufeius and Harmostes—and approximately eight described species. Members are classified in the suborder Heteroptera (true bugs) and are part of the diverse Coreoidea superfamily.
Harpactorinae
Assassin bugs
Harpactorinae is the largest subfamily of Reduviidae (assassin bugs), comprising approximately 300 genera and 2,000 described species worldwide. Members are characterized by diverse predatory strategies, including raptorial forelegs for prey capture and, in some genera, adhesive secretions used as sticky traps. Several genera—notably Zelus, Pselliopus, Sinea, and Apiomerus—have been investigated for biological pest control applications in agricultural systems.
Heraeus coquilletti
dirt-colored seed bug
Heraeus coquilletti is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, first described by Barber in 1914. It belongs to the genus Heraeus within the tribe Myodochini. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of Rhyparochromidae, it is likely associated with seed-feeding habits, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Heterogaster
Nettle Ground Bug (for H. urticae)
Heterogaster is a genus of seed bugs in the family Heterogastridae, comprising approximately 11 species. Nine species occur in the Old World, and two in the New World. The genus includes H. urticae, commonly known as the Nettle Ground Bug. Species in this genus have been subjects of taxonomic revision to distinguish Nearctic and Palearctic representatives.
Hoplomachidea
Hoplomachidea is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Reuter in 1909. The genus contains a single described species, H. consors. Members of this genus are classified within the suborder Heteroptera (true bugs) and the infraorder Cimicomorpha. As a mirid genus, it belongs to one of the largest families of true bugs, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Hyaliodini
Hyaliodini is a tribe of plant bugs within the family Miridae, subfamily Deraeocorinae. Members of this tribe are small to medium-sized predatory or omnivorous true bugs. The tribe has been documented across multiple continents, with observations concentrated in the Americas. Specific biological details remain limited for many constituent genera.
Hyalymenus subinermis
Hyalymenus subinermis is a broad-headed bug in the family Alydidae, described by Van Duzee in 1923. The species occurs in Central America and North America. As a member of the genus Hyalymenus, it belongs to a group of alydine bugs commonly associated with leguminous plants.
Insulaphylus
Insulaphylus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Weirauch in 2006. The genus is characterized by morphological features typical of the family, including the distinctive hemelytra with membranous apical portions. At least one species, Insulaphylus cruz, has been formally described and documented in museum collections. The genus belongs to the large and diverse mirid fauna of the Western Hemisphere.
Ioscytus politus
shore bug
Ioscytus politus is a species of shore bug in the family Saldidae, first described by Uhler in 1877 as Salda polita. It belongs to the infraorder Leptopodomorpha within the true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera). Shore bugs in this family are typically associated with moist habitats near water bodies. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources.
Isthmocoris piceus
big-eyed bug
Isthmocoris piceus is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae. It is a predatory true bug found in North America. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1831. As a member of Geocoridae, it likely participates in biological control of small arthropod pests, though specific ecological studies on this species appear limited.
Kleidocerys
seed bugs, birch catkin bugs
Kleidocerys is a genus of seed bugs in the family Lygaeidae, comprising approximately 16-17 described species. These small true bugs are primarily associated with woody plants, particularly birch and cypress species, where they specialize on seeds. The genus is notable for its narrow host associations with specific tree taxa.
Largus
bordered plant bugs
Largus is a genus of true bugs in the family Largidae, commonly known as bordered plant bugs. Adults are relatively large (13–17 mm), predominantly black with orange marginal markings. Nymphs are strikingly colored metallic blue-black with a central red spot. The genus occurs across much of North America with greatest diversity in the southwestern United States. These insects are generalist herbivores that occasionally feed on carrion and fecal material.
Largus semipletus
bordered plant bug
Largus semipletus is a bordered plant bug in the family Largidae, described by Bliven in 1959. Like other members of the genus Largus, adults are relatively large true bugs (13-17 mm) with black bodies and orange markings. The species is part of a taxonomically complex genus with ongoing debate about species boundaries based on color pattern and geography. It is native to North America with distribution records in the western United States.
Lasiochilidae
Lasiochilid Pirate Bugs
Lasiochilidae is a family of minute predatory true bugs in the order Hemiptera, commonly referred to as lasiochilid pirate bugs. These insects are closely related to Anthocoridae (flower bugs) and share similar ecological roles as predators of small arthropods and pests. The family has been documented across the Oriental and Palaearctic regions, with recent taxonomic work in India identifying multiple species and new regional records.
Lasiomerus annulatus
damsel bug
Lasiomerus annulatus is a species of damsel bug in the family Nabidae, native to North America. The last-instar nymph was first described in 1993, providing important taxonomic clarification for this poorly known species. It ranges across southern Canada and the northern United States, with its northern limit established at 45°37′N latitude in Quebec. The species has been collected from 1979 to 1985 in Quebec, indicating a stable population in that region. As a nabid, it is presumed to be predatory, though specific prey records remain limited.
Leptodictya plana
Grass Lacebug
Leptodictya plana is a grass-feeding lace bug (Hemiptera: Tingidae) first described in 1913. It has been documented as an emerging pest on ornamental grasses in the southern United States, with Pennisetum species showing particular susceptibility to feeding damage and serving as oviposition hosts. The species remains seldom collected despite its economic relevance to horticulture.
Leptoglossus
leaf-footed bugs
Leptoglossus is a genus of true bugs in the leaf-footed bug family Coreidae, tribe Anisoscelini. Species are characterized by leaflike dilations of the hind tibia, a diagnostic trait of the genus. The genus is distributed throughout the Americas, with some introduced populations in Europe and Asia. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, notably L. occidentalis, which has become invasive in multiple continents.
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shore bugs, spiny shore bugs
Leptopodomorpha is an infraorder of true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) comprising over 380 species across four families. The group is commonly known as shore bugs or spiny shore bugs due to their association with riparian and intertidal habitats. The family Saldidae dominates the infraorder with approximately 350 species and is notable for jumping ability. The remaining families—Leptopodidae, Omaniidae, and Aepophilidae—are considerably smaller, with Leptopodidae containing about 30 species and the latter two families being highly reduced.
Lidopus
jumping tree bugs
Lidopus is a genus of jumping tree bugs in the family Miridae, containing at least two described species: Lidopus heidemanni and Lidopus schwarzi. These insects belong to the suborder Heteroptera, placing them among the true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus was established by Gibson in 1917. Very little is documented about their biology and ecology.
Ligyrocoris latimarginatus
dirt-colored seed bug
Ligyrocoris latimarginatus is a dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, described by Barber in 1921. It belongs to the tribe Myodochini within the subfamily Rhyparochrominae. The species has been documented in the United States and is considered part of the North American fauna.
Lineatopsallus
Lineatopsallus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Henry in 1991. The genus belongs to the suborder Heteroptera and is classified within the infraorder Cimicomorpha. Records from iNaturalist indicate at least 46 observations of this genus, though specific ecological and biological details remain limited in publicly available sources.
Liorhyssus hyalinus
Hyaline Grass Bug
Liorhyssus hyalinus is a small scentless plant bug in the family Rhopalidae, widely distributed across multiple continents. Adults measure 6.5–7.5 mm and are active year-round in suitable climates. The species is a documented pest of quinoa cultivation in South America, particularly at lower elevations outside the crop's Andean origin, and has been recorded feeding on developing grains of maize and sorghum. Laboratory studies indicate optimal development and reproduction occur at 30°C, with five nymphal instars and thermal requirements of 68.6 degree-days for egg development and 114.8 degree-days for nymphal development.
Lipogomphus brevis
velvet water bug
Lipogomphus brevis is a species of velvet water bug in the family Hebridae. It belongs to the infraorder Dipsocoromorpha, a group of small predatory true bugs often associated with moist or aquatic habitats. The species was described by Champion in 1898 and is known from Central America and North America. Like other members of Hebridae, it is presumed to inhabit the surface film of quiet waters.
Lyctocoris canadensis
Lyctocoris canadensis is a species of minute predatory true bug in the family Lyctocoridae. The species was described by Kelton in 1967 and is known to occur in North America. Members of the genus Lyctocoris are typically associated with stored products and other human-modified environments where they prey on small arthropods.
Lygaeoidea
Seed Bugs and Allies
Lygaeoidea is a large superfamily of true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) containing approximately 16 families and over 4,600 described species worldwide. Members are commonly known as seed bugs and allies. The superfamily includes economically important groups such as the big-eyed bugs (Geocoridae), which are predators used in biological control, as well as numerous seed-feeding species. The family-level classification underwent substantial revision in 1997 by Thomas J. Henry, with most families previously treated as subfamilies of Lygaeidae. The systematic position of Piesmatidae (ash-gray leaf bugs) remains somewhat uncertain, having been placed in its own superfamily in some classifications.
Lygocoris
green capsid bugs
Lygocoris is a genus of plant-feeding true bugs in the family Miridae, commonly known as green capsid bugs. The genus contains approximately 40 described species distributed across Eurasia and North America. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, particularly Lygocoris pabulinus (common green capsid), which damages apple and other fruit crops. Species in this genus exhibit host-plant alternation between woody and herbaceous plants, and communicate using species-specific vibrational signals for mate location.
Lygus bradleyi
Lygus bradleyi is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1917. It is one of 34 recognized species of Lygus in North America. The species is part of a genus that contains significant agricultural pests, though specific economic impacts of L. bradleyi are not well documented in available literature.
Lygus striatus
Lygus striatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1917. It belongs to the genus Lygus, which contains several economically significant agricultural pests. The species is distributed across western North America, with records from the western United States and western Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners such as Lygus hesperus and Lygus lineolaris.
Macrotylus amoenus
Macrotylus amoenus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Reuter in 1909. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Connecticut in the United States. As a member of the genus Macrotylus, it belongs to a group of mirid bugs typically associated with vegetation.
Madura
Madura is a genus of leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae) described by Stål in 1860. These true bugs belong to the subfamily Hydarinae and are found in the New World tropics and subtropics, with records from Mexico, the Caribbean, Panama, and Texas. The genus comprises multiple species of medium to large-sized heteropterans characterized by their expanded hind tibiae and leaf-like expansions on the hind legs typical of the family Coreidae.
Mallochiola gagates
Mallochiola gagates is the sole described species in the genus Mallochiola, a group of small bladder bugs in the family Microphysidae. This species belongs to the true bug order Hemiptera and is part of the cimicomorphan lineage within the suborder Heteroptera. The genus was established by McAtee and Malloch in 1924, with this species as the type. Records indicate presence in North America and Middle America, though specific details about its biology remain sparse.
Mayana
Mayana is a genus of true bugs in the family Oxycarenidae, established by Distant in 1893. The genus comprises at least three described species of small hemipteran insects. Members of this family are typically seed bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Very little is known about the specific biology of Mayana species.
Melacoryphus rubicollis
Melacoryphus rubicollis is a seed bug in the family Lygaeidae, known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized seed bugs often found in association with vegetation. Limited published information exists on its biology, though related species in the genus have been documented forming aggregations in suitable habitats.
Melanaethus anthracinus
Melanaethus anthracinus is a burrowing bug in the family Cydnidae, described by Uhler in 1877. It occurs in North America and Middle America. Members of this genus are generally associated with soil habitats and subterranean feeding habits.
Melanaethus uhleri
Melanaethus uhleri is a species of burrowing bug in the family Cydnidae, order Hemiptera. The genus Melanaethus belongs to the burrowing bug family Cydnidae, a group of true bugs adapted for digging in soil and associated with roots of plants. Species in this genus are typically found in the Nearctic region. As with other cydnids, M. uhleri likely exhibits subterranean habits and feeds on plant roots, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in the accessible literature.