Euschistus biformis
This record describes Euschistus biformis (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
dark membrane diagnostic variable in coloration, shape of humeri, and the length of juga relative to tylus (lobes being equally long or juga plainly surpassing tylus)
Identification notes
dark membrane diagnostic
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
- Carpocorini
- Genus
- Euschistus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw.US (AZ‒NM, w.TX) to Panama
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Euschistus biformis Stål 1862
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Euschistus biformis. 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 Euschistus biformis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Euschistus biformis
What is Euschistus biformis?
Euschistus biformis is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Euschistus biformis?
10‒12 mm
How do you identify Euschistus biformis?
dark membrane diagnostic
Where is Euschistus biformis found?
Range: sw.US (AZ‒NM, w.TX) to Panama