Mormidea pama
This record describes Mormidea pama (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Mormidea pama , unlike M. pictiventris , always has that little white spot or ingression at the middle of the white anterolateral pronotal margin. (D.B.Thomas, pers.comm. to MAQ, 2019) Det. M. A. Quinn, 2019 Type Locality: La Lima Honduras 31 X 1972 (L. H. Rolston.)
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
- Mormidea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
peninsular FL to coastal GA / W.Indies / ne.Mex. to Venezuela - Map , plus records from c.TX & c.NM
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Mormidea pama Rolston 1978
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Mormidea pama. 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 Mormidea pama (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Mormidea pama
What is Mormidea pama?
Mormidea pama is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Mormidea pama?
Mormidea pama , unlike M. pictiventris , always has that little white spot or ingression at the middle of the white anterolateral pronotal margin. (D.B.Thomas, pers.comm. to MAQ, 2019) Det. M. A. Quinn, 2019
Where is Mormidea pama found?
Range: peninsular FL to coastal GA / W.Indies / ne.Mex. to Venezuela - Map , plus records from c.TX & c.NM