Bruchomorpha rosea
This record describes Bruchomorpha rosea (species). Recorded family: Caliscelidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
easily distinguished by rosy coloring (Doering 1940) Nasal process not so bulbous, lateral carinae converging at about base of apical seventh or eighth; reddish in color
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
AZ to c. TX - Map (Doering 1940)
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Aug (Doering 1940)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: weeping lovegrass ( Eragrostis curvula , Poaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bruchomorpha rosea Doering 1940
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Bruchomorpha rosea. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bruchomorpha rosea
What is Bruchomorpha rosea?
Bruchomorpha rosea is a species in the family Caliscelidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Bruchomorpha rosea?
Length from tip of head to apex of abdomen 2-3.2 mm, greatest width 1-1.5 mm (Doering 1940)
How do you identify Bruchomorpha rosea?
easily distinguished by rosy coloring (Doering 1940) Nasal process not so bulbous, lateral carinae converging at about base of apical seventh or eighth; reddish in color
Where is Bruchomorpha rosea found?
Range: AZ to c. TX - Map (Doering 1940)
What does Bruchomorpha rosea eat?
The diet of the Bruchomorpha rosea includes host: weeping lovegrass ( Eragrostis curvula , Poaceae).
When is Bruchomorpha rosea active?
Bruchomorpha rosea: seasonal activity - Jun-Aug (Doering 1940).