Euschistus obscurus
This record describes Euschistus obscurus (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The most noticeable feature is the light worn bar between humeri. Humeri usually rounded but may be slightly pointed. Underside either green or yellow; in a mating pair there is always one yellow and one green. Det. M. A. Quinn, 2011 very common in e.-c.TX
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
se.US (*NC‒FL‒TX); Mexico, W.Indies - Map ( 3 ) (*BG data) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Euschistus obscurus (Palisot 1817)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Euschistus obscurus. 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 obscurus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Euschistus obscurus
What is Euschistus obscurus?
Euschistus obscurus is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Euschistus obscurus?
The most noticeable feature is the light worn bar between humeri. Humeri usually rounded but may be slightly pointed. Underside either green or yellow; in a mating pair there is always one yellow and one green. Det. M. A. Quinn, 2011
Where is Euschistus obscurus found?
Range: se.US (*NC‒FL‒TX); Mexico, W.Indies - Map ( 3 ) (*BG data) ( 4 )