Barce fraterna
This record describes Barce fraterna (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
unique male genitalia uniform across all forms led Wygodzinsky to lump several described species into Barce fraterna , with several 'races': B. f. fraterna , B. f. annulipes , and B. f. banskii , separated based on shape of pygophore, last male tergite, female 8th tergite, and relative lengths of profemoral spines
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Reduviidae (Assassin Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Emesinae
- Tribe
- Metapterini
- Genus
- Barce
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Transcontinental (BC‒CA to NS‒FL) , Canada to Ecuador; W. Indies
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Barce fraterna (Say 1831)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Barce fraterna. 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 Barce fraterna (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Barce fraterna
What is Barce fraterna?
Barce fraterna is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Barce fraterna?
unique male genitalia uniform across all forms led Wygodzinsky to lump several described species into Barce fraterna , with several 'races': B. f. fraterna , B. f. annulipes , and B. f. banskii , separated based on shape of pygophore, last male tergite, female 8th tergite, and relative lengths of profemoral spines
Where is Barce fraterna found?
Range: Transcontinental (BC‒CA to NS‒FL) , Canada to Ecuador; W. Indies