HemipteraRhyparochromidae – Dirt-colored Seed Bugs

Cryphula parallelogramma 0

Cryphula parallelogramma

This record describes Cryphula parallelogramma (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.

Identification and Appearance

Corium without conspicuous transverse fascia; posterior margin of pronotum inconspicuously pale

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
Suborder
Heteroptera
Superfamily
Lygaeoidea
Family
Rhyparochromidae (Dirt-colored Seed Bugs)
Subfamily
Rhyparochrominae
Tribe
Lethaeini
Genus
Cryphula

Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.

Habitat and Range

Geographic Range

TX

Additional species information

Species notes from the sources

Etymology: Cryphula parallelogramma Stål 1874

About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group

Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cryphula parallelogramma. 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.

Explore Hemiptera families and species →

Frequently Asked Questions About Cryphula parallelogramma 0

What is Cryphula parallelogramma 0?

Cryphula parallelogramma 0 (Cryphula parallelogramma) is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.

How do you identify Cryphula parallelogramma 0?

Corium without conspicuous transverse fascia; posterior margin of pronotum inconspicuously pale

Where is Cryphula parallelogramma 0 found?

Range: TX