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Abedus immaculatus
Abedus immaculatus is a species of giant water bug in the family Belostomatidae. It is the only Abedus species found in the eastern United States, with a range extending throughout Florida north into Georgia and west along the Gulf Coast to Mississippi. Adults measure 13–14 mm in length, making them the smallest species in the genus Abedus and the smallest belostomatid in the United States. The species is the sole member of the subgenus Microabedus. It is locally common in parts of the Everglades, where it occurs in shorter hydroperiod sites.
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Cooley's lace bug, Cooley's tingid
Acalypta cooleyi is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It has a broad geographic distribution spanning Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. As a member of the lace bug family, it possesses the characteristic reticulated, lace-like forewings typical of Tingidae. The species was described by Carl J. Drake in 1917.
Acalypta parvula
moss lacebug
Acalypta parvula is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, commonly known as the moss lacebug. It is a small true bug with a widespread distribution spanning Africa, Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species was originally described as Tingis parvula by Fallén in 1807. Records from the Azores (Faial, Flores, Pico, São Miguel, Terceira) indicate established populations on Atlantic islands.
Acanthocephala alata
leaf-footed bug
Acanthocephala alata is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, described by Burmeister in 1835. It is native to Mexico and occurs from Texas through Central America to Colombia. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocephalini and is one of the more frequently observed coreids in its range, with over 3,000 documented observations.
Acanthocephala declivis
Giant leaf-footed bug
Acanthocephala declivis is the largest species in its genus across its North American range, reaching 28–34 mm in length. Males possess dramatically enlarged, leaf-like hind tibiae used in aggressive combat with rival males and courtship displays toward females. The species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism in hind leg morphology, with females retaining slender, unmodified legs. It occurs from the southern United States through Central America to El Salvador and Guatemala, with a subspecies A. d. guatemalana described from Guatemala.
Acantholomidea porosa
Acantholomidea porosa is a shield bug species in the family Scutelleridae, first described by Germar in 1839 as Pachycoris porosus. The species has undergone taxonomic reclassification, currently placed in the genus Acantholomidea though historically treated under Camirus. It is a true bug (Hemiptera) distributed across the Americas with records from North, Middle, and South America.
Acutalis
Acutalis is a genus of treehoppers in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae, first described by Léon Fairmaire in 1846. The genus contains four species distributed across eastern North America and parts of Central and South America. Like other treehoppers, species in this genus possess an enlarged pronotum that extends over the body. Acutalis tartarea has been photographed in the field on goldenrod (Solidago sp.) in Missouri.
Althos obscurator
Althos obscurator is a leaf-footed bug (family Coreidae) first described by Fabricius in 1803. The species has a broad distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America, with confirmed records from the southeastern United States including Florida and South Carolina. It belongs to the tribe Hypselonotini within the subfamily Coreinae. Despite its wide geographic range, detailed biological information remains limited.
Ambrysus occidentalis
Ambrysus occidentalis is a species of creeping water bug in the family Naucoridae, described by La Rivers in 1951. It is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of Naucoridae, it is an aquatic true bug adapted to life in freshwater environments. A study on its mating behavior has been published in the American Midland Naturalist, indicating research interest in its reproductive biology.
Anasa andresii
Anasa andresii is a leaf-footed bug species in the family Coreidae, first described by Guérin-Méneville in 1857. It belongs to a genus containing several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about this species remains limited. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America.
Anochrostomus formosus
Anochrostomus formosus is a seed bug species in the family Lygaeidae. It is found across southern North America, Central America, and South America, with records from the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and Venezuela. The species was described by Blanchard in 1840. As a member of the Lygaeidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as seed bugs, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Anthocoris bakeri
minute pirate bug
Anthocoris bakeri is a species of minute pirate bug in the family Anthocoridae, a group of predatory true bugs. It occurs in North America. As a member of the genus Anthocoris, it is part of a diverse group of small predatory insects commonly found on trees and shrubs. The species was described by Poppius in 1913.
Anthocoris whitei
minute pirate bug
Anthocoris whitei is a species of minute pirate bug in the family Anthocoridae. It is known from North America. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a predatory true bug, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Aoplonema princeps
Aoplonema princeps is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1894. This true bug is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. As a member of the large and diverse Miridae family, it is likely associated with herbaceous or woody vegetation, though specific host plant relationships remain poorly documented.
Aradus brevicornis
Aradus brevicornis is a species of flat bug in the family Aradidae, described by Kormilev in 1980. It belongs to a genus of true bugs commonly associated with dead wood and bark habitats. The species epithet 'brevicornis' refers to its relatively short antennae compared to congeners. Like other members of Aradidae, this species is cryptic and poorly studied, with limited published information on its biology and distribution.
Aradus curticollis
Aradus curticollis is a species of flat bug in the family Aradidae, described by Bergroth in 1913. Like other members of the genus Aradus, it belongs to a group of true bugs commonly associated with dead wood habitats. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Aradus funestus
Aradus funestus is a species of flat bug in the family Aradidae, first described by Bergroth in 1913. It belongs to the genus Aradus, which comprises approximately 200 species of bark-dwelling true bugs. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Aradus insolitus
flat bug
Aradus insolitus is a species of flat bug in the family Aradidae, described by Van Duzee in 1916. It is distributed in North America, particularly in the western Nearctic region including California. Like other members of the genus Aradus, it belongs to a group of true bugs adapted to living in concealed habitats such as under bark. The species is represented by limited observational records, with 22 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Aradus linsleyi
Aradus linsleyi is a species of flat bug (family Aradidae) described by Usinger in 1936. The species belongs to a group of true bugs commonly associated with dead wood habitats. As with other members of the genus Aradus, this species is characterized by its dorsoventrally flattened body form adapted for living under bark. The species is known from North America.
Aradus similis
flat bug
Aradus similis is a species of flat bug in the family Aradidae, described by Thomas Say in 1832. It is native to North America and belongs to a group of insects commonly known as flat bugs due to their strongly dorsoventrally flattened bodies. Members of the genus Aradus are typically associated with dead wood and bark habitats. The species is one of many in a genus with both extant and fossil representatives, including species preserved in Baltic amber dating to the Eocene epoch.
Aradus vandykei
Aradus vandykei is a species of flat bug in the family Aradidae, described by Van Duzee in 1927. It belongs to a genus of true bugs commonly associated with dead wood habitats. The species is part of a diverse group of Hemiptera known for their dorsoventrally flattened bodies and cryptic lifestyle under bark.
Arhaphe breviata
Arhaphe breviata is a true bug species in the family Largidae, described by Barber in 1924. It is one of four recognized Arhaphe species occurring in the United States, distinguished from congeners by morphological characteristics detailed in taxonomic keys. The species belongs to the subfamily Larginae and tribe Araphini.
Arhaphe mimetica
Arhaphe mimetica is a largid bug (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Largidae) occurring in the United States. Originally described as Japetus mimeticus in 1911, the species was later transferred to Pararhaphe before being restored to Arhaphe. A lectotype was designated in a 2011 taxonomic revision. It is one of four recognized Arhaphe species in the United States north of Mexico.
Arhyssus confusus
Arhyssus confusus is a species of scentless plant bug in the family Rhopalidae, described by Chopra in 1968. The genus Arhyssus belongs to the tribe Niesthreini within the subfamily Rhopalinae. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona and broader North American and Middle American regions. This species is a true bug in the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the suborder Heteroptera.
Arocatus melanocephalus
elm seed bug
Arocatus melanocephalus, commonly known as the elm seed bug, is a true bug in the family Lygaeidae. Native to Europe, it has been introduced to North America in the 2000s and has become a notable nuisance pest in urban areas. The species is distinguished by its dark red body, black head, and characteristic M-shaped spot on the pronotum. Adults produce a strong, unpleasant odor reminiscent of bitter almonds from metathoracic scent glands. Unlike many Lygaeinae species, it has limited ability to store cardenolides.
Ascra bifida
Ascra bifida is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, originally described by Thomas Say in 1831 as Pentatoma bifida. The species has been reclassified from Edessa to Ascra based on phylogenetic studies. It occurs across the Americas from the Caribbean through North, Central, and South America. The species epithet 'bifida' refers to a bifid (cleft or forked) structure, likely a diagnostic morphological feature.
Athysanella occidentalis
Athysanella occidentalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a group of true bugs characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been recorded in western North America including Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Idaho. As a member of the genus Athysanella, it is part of a diverse group of leafhoppers, though specific biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Aufeius impressicollis
Aufeius impressicollis is a species of scentless plant bug in the family Rhopalidae. It belongs to the tribe Harmostini within the subfamily Rhopalinae. The species was described by Stål in 1870 and occurs from southern Canada through Mexico to Central America. It is one of relatively few documented species in the genus Aufeius.
Balclutha saltuella
Beardsley Leafhopper
Balclutha saltuella is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Beardsley Leafhopper. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of microleafhoppers known for their diminutive size and often colorful patterning. The species was described by Kirschbaum in 1868 and has a documented distribution across parts of Europe and North Africa. Like other members of its tribe Macrostelini, it is associated with grassy and herbaceous vegetation.
Banasa
Banasa stink bugs
Banasa is a genus of phytophagous stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae, tribe Pentatomini. These plant-feeding true bugs are primarily associated with woody plants, particularly conifers and broadleaf trees. The genus contains at least eleven species in North America, with additional species described from South America including the recently described B. maculata from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Species identification typically requires microscopic examination of morphological characters.
Blissus arenarius
Blissus arenarius is a species of true bug in the family Blissidae, first described by Barber in 1918. It is a member of the chinch bug genus Blissus, which contains several economically significant agricultural pests. The species is known to occur in North America and has two recognized subspecies: B. a. arenarius and B. a. maritimus. Like other Blissus species, it is associated with grassland and sandy habitats.
Blissus canadensis
Blissus canadensis is a species of true bug in the family Blissidae, described by Leonard in 1970. It belongs to a genus containing several economically important chinch bug species that are pests of turfgrass and agricultural crops. The species is recorded from the northern Great Plains region of North America.
Blissus minutus
Blissus minutus is a small true bug in the family Blissidae, described by Blatchley in 1925. The species is poorly documented in available sources, with minimal published information on its biology, ecology, or economic significance. It belongs to a genus containing several economically important chinch bug species that damage cereal crops and turf grasses, though B. minutus itself has not been specifically implicated in agricultural pest literature.
Blissus occiduus
Western Chinch Bug
Blissus occiduus, the western chinch bug, is a phloem-feeding true bug (Hemiptera: Blissidae) that is a significant pest of warm-season turfgrasses, particularly buffalograss and zoysiagrass. The species exhibits strong host preference hierarchies, with buffalograss being the most preferred host followed by zoysiagrass, though it can survive and reproduce on a broad range of grasses including agronomic crops. Field studies have documented inconsistent control with neonicotinoid insecticides, with thiamethoxam showing particularly rapid degradation in buffalograss tissues compared to imidacloprid and clothianidin.
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sweeti
Blissus sweeti is a species of true bug described by Leonard in 1968. It belongs to the family Blissidae, a group commonly known as chinch bugs. The species has been documented in Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Blissus, it is likely associated with grassland or agricultural habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Boisea trivittata
eastern boxelder bug, box bug, maple bug, adobe bug
Boisea trivittata, commonly known as the eastern boxelder bug, is a North American true bug in the family Rhopalidae. Despite being classified as 'scentless plant bugs,' this species produces defensive monoterpene hydrocarbons that deter predators. Adults are approximately 12-13 mm long with dark brown or black coloration marked by distinctive red wing veins and abdominal markings. The species undergoes incomplete metamorphosis, with bright red nymphs maturing to winged adults before winter. It is primarily associated with boxelder trees (Acer negundo), though it also occurs on other maples and ash trees.
Botocudo modestus
dirt-colored seed bug
Botocudo modestus is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, a group of true bugs characterized by their generally dull coloration and seed-feeding habits. The species was described by Barber in 1948 and is known from North America, with records primarily from the United States. As a member of the Antillocorini tribe, it belongs to a lineage of rhyparochromid bugs that are typically associated with ground-level habitats and seed resources.
Brochymena myops
rough stink bug, tree stink bug
Brochymena myops is a species of rough stink bug native to North America, belonging to the genus Brochymena commonly known as "tree stink bugs" for their bark-like camouflage. The species ranges from Quebec to Florida and westward through the central United States to Texas. Adults are active during warm periods throughout the year, including winter sunny days, and are frequently mistaken for the invasive brown marmorated stink bug. Like other Brochymena species, B. myops is not considered an agricultural or household pest.
stink-bugnativepredatorypine-forestcamouflagewinter-activenon-pestrough-stink-bugtree-stink-bugHemipteraPentatomidaeBrochymenaNorth-Americacentral-United-Statessoutheastern-United-Statesconifer-associatedbark-mimicryoverwintering-adultsingle-generationdecaying-wood-inhabitantbeneficial-insectHalyiniStål-1872Heteropteratrue-bugCaladonus coquilletti
Caladonus coquilletti is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1890. It belongs to a genus of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive morphological features typical of the Platymetopiini. Leafhoppers in this family are generally small to medium-sized insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular tissues.
Calidroides
Calidroides is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, described by Schwartz in 2005. It belongs to the diverse suborder Heteroptera, commonly known as true bugs. The genus is part of the large and ecologically significant family Miridae, which contains thousands of species worldwide. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases.
Calocoris texanus
Calocoris texanus is a species of true bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1942. It belongs to the genus Calocoris, a group of plant bugs within the suborder Heteroptera. The species is known from the Nearctic region, with confirmed records from Texas.
Carpilis barberi
Carpilis barberi is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, first described by Blatchley in 1924. It belongs to the true bug order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts and incomplete metamorphosis. The species is documented from North America, with specific records from the United States. As a member of the seed bug family Rhyparochromidae, it is presumed to feed on seeds, though specific dietary details for this species remain unconfirmed.
Catonia
Catonia is a genus of planthoppers in the family Achilidae, established by Uhler in 1895. These insects belong to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha within the order Hemiptera. The genus is part of the subfamily Myconinae and tribe Plectoderini. Species in this genus are true bugs characterized by their distinctive head morphology typical of achilid planthoppers.
Cebrenistella
Cebrenistella is a genus of leaf-footed bugs (family Coreidae) in the tribe Hypselonotini, established by Brailovsky in 1995. The genus is known from Central America, with records from Honduras and southeastern Mexico. As a member of Coreidae, it belongs to the diverse group of true bugs characterized by leaf-like expansions on the hind legs in many species. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited species-level information available.
Cebrenistella robusta
Cebrenistella robusta is a true bug in the family Coreidae (leaf-footed bugs), first described by Stål in 1870 under the name Cebrenis robusta. It belongs to the tribe Hypselonotini within the subfamily Coreinae. The species is known from Middle America, though detailed biological information remains limited. Like other Coreidae, it possesses the characteristic expanded hind tibiae or femora typical of leaf-footed bugs.
Cedusa arizonensis
Cedusa arizonensis is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Flynn & Kramer in 1983. As a member of the order Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs. The species epithet indicates its association with Arizona, which is confirmed by distribution records. Like other derbid planthoppers, it likely feeds on plant vascular fluids. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Centrocorisa nigripennis
Centrocorisa nigripennis is a species of water boatman in the family Corixidae, first described by Fabricius in 1803. It belongs to the suborder Heteroptera (true bugs) within the order Hemiptera. The genus Centrocorisa is part of the tribe Corixini, a group of aquatic insects commonly known as water boatmen. As a member of the Nepomorpha, it is adapted to an aquatic lifestyle. The species has been recorded across the Caribbean, Middle America, and North America.
Ceraleptus
leaf-footed bugs
Ceraleptus is a genus of true bugs in the family Coreidae, commonly known as leaf-footed bugs. The genus was established by Costa in 1847 and contains nine described species distributed across parts of Europe, North Africa, and western North America. Members of this genus are classified within the subfamily Pseudophloeinae. The genus is represented by approximately 2,500 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation of its species in the field.
Ceraleptus pacificus
Ceraleptus pacificus is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, first described by Barber in 1914. The species is distributed across western North America and Central America. As a member of the true bugs (Hemiptera), it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the order.
Ceratagallia vulgaris
Ceratagallia vulgaris is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1933. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with some sources treating it as Aceratagallia vulgaris. It is a true bug (Hemiptera) with piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the order. Distribution records indicate presence in multiple U.S. states including Colorado, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Wyoming.