Wheat bug - Nysius huttoni
Effective: August 18, 2010 - December 31, 2017
Taxonomic Position: Hemiptera : Lygaeidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): IQALSEA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Small Grains
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2017, 2016, 2015
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3130
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/IQALSEA
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey

Approved Method(s)
Method Detail NAPIS Survey Method
Visual See the Small Grains Survey Referencs for details. 3031 - General Visual Observation

Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification

Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
Morphological: the size and color of Nysius huttoni bugs are extremely variable. The insects resemble many native lygaeids. Identification can be made by careful observation under a microscope by a Hemipteran specialist. There are four key characters used to identify this species; use Brambila (2009).
Mistaken Identities:
Present in U.S.: 12 native Nysius species and Rhypodes cognatus.
Not present in U.S.: Nysius vinitor
References

If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.