Brochymena punctata
This record describes Brochymena punctata (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Head roundly truncate anterior to subapical teeth, unlike in other congeners in ne US rather uncommon
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
- Halyini
- Genus
- Brochymena (Rough Stink Bugs)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
on black walnut and oaks
Geographic Range
se US (DC‒FL to MO‒OK‒TX); B. p. pallida confined to FL, elsewhere the nominate ssp. only ; ?MA NJ (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brochymena punctata Van Duzee 1909
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Brochymena punctata. 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 Brochymena punctata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Brochymena punctata
What is Brochymena punctata?
Brochymena punctata is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Brochymena punctata?
B. p. punctata ♂ 16.5‒18.1 mm, ♀ 15.4‒19.8 mm; B. p. pallida ♂ 12.5‒13.0 mm, ♀ 13.4‒15.1 mm
How do you identify Brochymena punctata?
Head roundly truncate anterior to subapical teeth, unlike in other congeners in ne US
Where is Brochymena punctata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | on black walnut and oaks |
| Range | se US (DC‒FL to MO‒OK‒TX); B. p. pallida confined to FL, elsewhere the nominate ssp. only ; ?MA NJ (BG data) |