Uhler's Stink Bug
Chlorochroa uhleri
This record describes Chlorochroa uhleri (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
unlike other congeners, C. sayi and uhleri both have a narrow embolium. In uhleri it widens slightly apically whereas in sayi the embolar suture parallels the hemelytral margin. Also, sayi has a purple membrane, vs clear in uhleri . (D.B. Thomas, pers. comm. to =v=, 10.vii.2009) serious pest of wheat in certain years, sucking the contents of developing grain ; minor garden pest
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
Geographic Range
w. NA (BC‒CA to MB‒TX; Mexico); more eastern records refer to Ch. persimilis
Seasonal Activity
Mar‒Aug ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: polyphagous (recorded from plants in 11 families) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chlorochroa uhleri (Stål 1872)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chlorochroa uhleri. 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 Uhler's Stink Bug (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Andrew Meeds , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Uhler's Stink Bug
What is Uhler's Stink Bug?
Uhler's Stink Bug (Chlorochroa uhleri) is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Uhler's Stink Bug?
unlike other congeners, C. sayi and uhleri both have a narrow embolium. In uhleri it widens slightly apically whereas in sayi the embolar suture parallels the hemelytral margin. Also, sayi has a purple membrane, vs clear in uhleri . (D.B. Thomas, pers. comm. to =v=, 10.vii.2009)
Where is Uhler's Stink Bug found?
Range: w. NA (BC‒CA to MB‒TX; Mexico); more eastern records refer to Ch. persimilis
What does Uhler's Stink Bug eat?
The diet of the Uhler's Stink Bug includes polyphagous (recorded from plants in 11 families) ( 4 ).
When is Uhler's Stink Bug active?
Uhler's Stink Bug: seasonal activity - Mar‒Aug ( 3 ).