Andrallus spinidens
This record describes Andrallus spinidens (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pentatomoidea
- Family
- Pentatomidae (Stink Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Asopinae
- Genus
- Andrallus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
coastal habitats in the New World ( 3 ) , asso. w/ rice paddies
Geographic Range
adventive from s.FL to s.TX to C. Amer. - Map (Mead & Eger 1992) , native to the Old World, now cosmopolitan in warmer regions
Diet and Behavior
Diet: non-specific predator of Lepidoptera larvae (Manley 1982)
Life History
Final instar nymph:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Andrallus spinidens (Fabricius 1787)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Andrallus spinidens. 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 Andrallus spinidens (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by drswanny; Additional contributions by Andrew Meeds , Mike Quinn , Robert Lord Zimlich , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Andrallus spinidens
Where is Andrallus spinidens found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coastal habitats in the New World ( 3 ) , asso. w/ rice paddies |
| Range | adventive from s.FL to s.TX to C. Amer. - Map (Mead & Eger 1992) , native to the Old World, now cosmopolitan in warmer regions |
What does Andrallus spinidens eat?
The diet of the Andrallus spinidens includes non-specific predator of Lepidoptera larvae (Manley 1982).
What is the life cycle of a Andrallus spinidens?
Final instar nymph: