Acantholomidea denticulata
This record describes Acantholomidea denticulata (species). Recorded family: Scutelleridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
easy to recognize by the transverse pronotal impression coupled with the denticles along the anterolateral pronotal margins
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pentatomoidea
- Family
- Scutelleridae (Shield-backed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Pachycorinae
- Genus
- Acantholomidea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ne.US (s.ON‒VA to ND‒KS) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: On Jersey tea ( Ceanothus herbaceus , Rhamnaceae) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acantholomidea denticulata (Stål 1870)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Acantholomidea denticulata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Acantholomidea denticulata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acantholomidea denticulata
What is Acantholomidea denticulata?
Acantholomidea denticulata is a species in the family Scutelleridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Acantholomidea denticulata?
easy to recognize by the transverse pronotal impression coupled with the denticles along the anterolateral pronotal margins
Where is Acantholomidea denticulata found?
Range: ne.US (s.ON‒VA to ND‒KS) - Map
What does Acantholomidea denticulata eat?
The diet of the Acantholomidea denticulata includes On Jersey tea ( Ceanothus herbaceus , Rhamnaceae) ( 3 ).