Bruchomorpha oculata
This record describes Bruchomorpha oculata (species). Recorded family: Caliscelidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplet: Ventral margin of postclypeus deeply concave; nasal process slightly bulbous, with a distinct slant; a uniform dark species with only a trace of a median tannish or bronze stripe on head and thorax
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Caliscelidae (Piglet Bugs)
- Tribe
- Peltonotellini
- Genus
- Bruchomorpha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA to NM-CO (QC-FL to MN-CO-NM)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: weeping lovegrass ( Eragrostis curvula , Poaceae) (Wilson & Wheeler 2010),
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bruchomorpha oculata Newman 1838
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Bruchomorpha oculata. 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 Bruchomorpha oculata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Thrasher
Frequently Asked Questions About Bruchomorpha oculata
What is Bruchomorpha oculata?
Bruchomorpha oculata is a species in the family Caliscelidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Bruchomorpha oculata?
last key couplet: Ventral margin of postclypeus deeply concave; nasal process slightly bulbous, with a distinct slant; a uniform dark species with only a trace of a median tannish or bronze stripe on head and thorax
Where is Bruchomorpha oculata found?
Range: e. NA to NM-CO (QC-FL to MN-CO-NM)
What does Bruchomorpha oculata eat?
The diet of the Bruchomorpha oculata includes weeping lovegrass ( Eragrostis curvula , Poaceae) (Wilson & Wheeler 2010),.