Chinavia pensylvanica
This record describes Chinavia pensylvanica (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
smaller and more ovoid than C. hilaris anterolateral pronotal margin is curved in C. pensylvanica and straight in C. hilaris , per Andrew Meeds in an iNat comment here 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
- Nezarini
- Genus
- Chinavia (Green Stink Bugs)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
mostly ne. NA (QC-FL to ON-MN-KS)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ferns
Life History
Left to right: Egg, 1st instar nymph, late instar nymph, adult.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acrosterum ( Chinavia ) pensylvanicum (Gmelin 1790)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chinavia pensylvanica. 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 Chinavia pensylvanica (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , KenW , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Chinavia pensylvanica
What is Chinavia pensylvanica?
Chinavia pensylvanica is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Chinavia pensylvanica?
12.5-14.5 mm
How do you identify Chinavia pensylvanica?
smaller and more ovoid than C. hilaris anterolateral pronotal margin is curved in C. pensylvanica and straight in C. hilaris , per Andrew Meeds in an iNat comment here
Where is Chinavia pensylvanica found?
Range: mostly ne. NA (QC-FL to ON-MN-KS)
What does Chinavia pensylvanica eat?
The diet of the Chinavia pensylvanica includes Ferns.
What is the life cycle of a Chinavia pensylvanica?
Left to right: Egg, 1st instar nymph, late instar nymph, adult.