Four-humped Stink Bug
Brochymena quadripustulata
This record describes Brochymena quadripustulata (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
juga exceed tylus , usually meet/overlap in front of it (may be very difficult to distinguish from B. sulcata )
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
Geographic Range
the most widespread member of the genus: transcontinental in the north (AK-NS), US (ME-FL to the Rockies) to ne Mexico; most abundant north of 40°N widely dist., most common across e. NA - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: recorded hosts include members of 18 plant families ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brochymena quadripustulata ( Fabricius 1775)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Brochymena quadripustulata. 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 Four-humped Stink Bug (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Four-humped Stink Bug
What is Four-humped Stink Bug?
Four-humped Stink Bug (Brochymena quadripustulata) is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Four-humped Stink Bug?
♂ 12.4-16.0 mm, ♀ 14.6-18.6 mm
How do you identify Four-humped Stink Bug?
juga exceed tylus , usually meet/overlap in front of it (may be very difficult to distinguish from B. sulcata )
Where is Four-humped Stink Bug found?
Range: the most widespread member of the genus: transcontinental in the north (AK-NS), US (ME-FL to the Rockies) to ne Mexico; most abundant north of 40°N widely dist., most common across e. NA - Map
What does Four-humped Stink Bug eat?
The diet of the Four-humped Stink Bug includes recorded hosts include members of 18 plant families ( 5 ).