Banasa subcarnea
This record describes Banasa subcarnea (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Apex of head blunter than in B. calva Common in the mountains of the southwest
Identification notes
Apex of head blunter than in B. calva
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
sw. US to n. Mexico (CA to CO‒TX)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Collected on Fraxinus samaras
Life History
5th instar nymph
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Banasa subcarnea Van Duzee 1935
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Banasa subcarnea. 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 subcarnea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Andrew Meeds , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Banasa subcarnea
What is Banasa subcarnea?
Banasa subcarnea is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Banasa subcarnea?
9‒11 mm
How do you identify Banasa subcarnea?
Apex of head blunter than in B. calva
Where is Banasa subcarnea found?
Range: sw. US to n. Mexico (CA to CO‒TX)
What does Banasa subcarnea eat?
The diet of the Banasa subcarnea includes Collected on Fraxinus samaras.
What is the life cycle of a Banasa subcarnea?
5th instar nymph