Fitchiella rugosa
This record describes Fitchiella rugosa (species). Recorded family: Caliscelidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Holotype (female): Brownsville, Texas, September. Paratype (1 female): Nogales, Arizona, September 24.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Caliscelidae (Piglet Bugs)
- Tribe
- Peltonotellini
- Genus
- Fitchiella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se AZ, s TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: 'grasses'
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bruchomorpha rugosa Metcalf, 1923
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Fitchiella rugosa. 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 Fitchiella rugosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Fitchiella rugosa
What is Fitchiella rugosa?
Fitchiella rugosa is a species in the family Caliscelidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Fitchiella rugosa found?
Range: se AZ, s TX
What does Fitchiella rugosa eat?
The diet of the Fitchiella rugosa includes 'grasses'.