Chlorochroa senilis
This record describes Chlorochroa senilis (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
can be separated from other Chlorochroa (Rhytidolomia) spp. by large size, pale margins, and very elongate body pronotum with anterolateral margins carinate (ridged) and narrowly but sharply reflexed
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
- Chlorochroa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
coastal marshes ‒D.B. Thomas; on rushes & saltmarsh grasses , Common along the coast of Long Island, Staten Island and New Jersey, southwards at least to Virginia
Geographic Range
coastal NB‒FL‒TX - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chlorochroa senilis (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chlorochroa senilis. 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 Chlorochroa senilis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Chlorochroa senilis
What is Chlorochroa senilis?
Chlorochroa senilis is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Chlorochroa senilis?
16‒17 mm
How do you identify Chlorochroa senilis?
can be separated from other Chlorochroa (Rhytidolomia) spp. by large size, pale margins, and very elongate body pronotum with anterolateral margins carinate (ridged) and narrowly but sharply reflexed
Where is Chlorochroa senilis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coastal marshes ‒D.B. Thomas; on rushes & saltmarsh grasses , Common along the coast of Long Island, Staten Island and New Jersey, southwards at least to Virginia |
| Range | coastal NB‒FL‒TX - Map |