Banasa packardii
This record describes Banasa packardii (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Banasa packardii (Banasa packardii) is a species in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as stink bugs, belonging to the order Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies). It is classified within the subfamily Pentatominae, tribe Pentatomini, suborder Heteroptera, superfamily Pentatomoidea. This species belongs to the genus Banasa. Size: 10.5‒11.5 mm.
Identification notes
3 rows of pale abdominal spots
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
- Pentatominae
- Tribe
- Pentatomini
- Genus
- Banasa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US to Calif (NJ‒FL to OH‒OK‒TX‒CA) - Map to Guatemala (D.B. Thomas, pers. comm. to =v=, 23.ix.2009) , mostly coastal locations in e. US AZ, LA, FL-VA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: Juniperus
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Banasa packardii Stål 1872
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Banasa packardii. 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 Banasa packardii (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Banasa packardii
What is Banasa packardii?
Banasa packardii is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Banasa packardii?
10.5‒11.5 mm
How do you identify Banasa packardii?
3 rows of pale abdominal spots
Where is Banasa packardii found?
Range: e. US to Calif (NJ‒FL to OH‒OK‒TX‒CA) - Map to Guatemala (D.B. Thomas, pers. comm. to =v=, 23.ix.2009) , mostly coastal locations in e. US AZ, LA, FL-VA
What does Banasa packardii eat?
The diet of the Banasa packardii includes Host: Juniperus.