Mayana ramosus 0
Mayana ramosus
This record describes Mayana ramosus (species). Recorded family: Oxycarenidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Mayana ramosus 0 (Mayana ramosus) is a species in the family Oxycarenidae, belonging to the order Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies). It is classified within the suborder Heteroptera, superfamily Lygaeoidea. This species belongs to the genus Mayana (Mayana 0).
Identification notes
adult habitus • Holotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Oxycarenidae
- Genus
- Mayana (Mayana 0)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
nw NA ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Mayana ramosus (Barber 1938)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Mayana ramosus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mayana ramosus 0
What is Mayana ramosus 0?
Mayana ramosus 0 (Mayana ramosus) is a species in the family Oxycarenidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Mayana ramosus 0?
adult habitus • Holotype
Where is Mayana ramosus 0 found?
Range: nw NA ( 3 )