Brown Stink Bug
Euschistus servus
This record describes Euschistus servus (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
the most economically important species of the genus in our area; may damage soybean, corn, cotton, alfalfa, sorghum, fruit, pecan, and tobacco ( 4 )
Wikipedia reference for Euschistus servus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euschistus_servus.
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
transcontinental (BC‒NF south to CA‒TX‒FL & Mexico)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: extremely polyphagous, host records include ~70 spp. in 25 families ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Euschistus servus (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Euschistus servus. 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 Brown Stink Bug (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ted Kropiewnicki; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Brown Stink Bug
What is Brown Stink Bug?
Brown Stink Bug (Euschistus servus) is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Brown Stink Bug?
11‒15 mm
Where is Brown Stink Bug found?
Range: transcontinental (BC‒NF south to CA‒TX‒FL & Mexico)
What does Brown Stink Bug eat?
The diet of the Brown Stink Bug includes extremely polyphagous, host records include ~70 spp. in 25 families ( 3 ).