Acantholomidea porosa
This record describes Acantholomidea porosa (species). Recorded family: Scutelleridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. J.E. Eger, 2013
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
se US to CA to BC (VA-FL-CA-BC) / Cuba / Mex. to Colombia - Map , mostly across the so.US
Seasonal Activity
mostly Mar-Oct (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: On beans ( Phaseolus , Fabaceae) and cotton ( Gossypium , Malvaceae) ( 3 ) ( 5 )
Life History
overwinters adults, probably a seed feeder like A. denticulata
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acantholomidea porosa (Germar)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Acantholomidea porosa. 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 porosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acantholomidea porosa
How big is Acantholomidea porosa?
4-5 mm
How do you identify Acantholomidea porosa?
Det. J.E. Eger, 2013
Where is Acantholomidea porosa found?
Range: se US to CA to BC (VA-FL-CA-BC) / Cuba / Mex. to Colombia - Map , mostly across the so.US
What does Acantholomidea porosa eat?
The diet of the Acantholomidea porosa includes On beans ( Phaseolus , Fabaceae) and cotton ( Gossypium , Malvaceae) ( 3 ) ( 5 ).
When is Acantholomidea porosa active?
Acantholomidea porosa: seasonal activity - mostly Mar-Oct (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Acantholomidea porosa?
overwinters adults, probably a seed feeder like A. denticulata