Neopamera bilobata
This record describes Neopamera bilobata (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
terminal antennomere all dark, and a prominent south-facing white triange in the middle of the wings (the triangle mark is usually visible even if the antennae are blurred.) one of the commonest insects in the Southern United States - Dr. Merrill Sweet comment, 2009 [well, one of the more common lygaeoids]
Wikipedia reference for Neopamera bilobata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neopamera_bilobata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Rhyparochromidae (Dirt-colored Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhyparochrominae
- Tribe
- Myodochini
- Genus
- Neopamera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US to S. Amer. / W. Indies - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: General seed feeder on a wide variety of plants in disturbed habitats (Rodríguez 1998)
Life History
See Rodríguez (1998)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neopamera bilobata (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neopamera bilobata. 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 Neopamera bilobata (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , lee_penner
Frequently Asked Questions About Neopamera bilobata
What is Neopamera bilobata?
Neopamera bilobata is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Neopamera bilobata?
terminal antennomere all dark, and a prominent south-facing white triange in the middle of the wings (the triangle mark is usually visible even if the antennae are blurred.)
Where is Neopamera bilobata found?
Range: se US to S. Amer. / W. Indies - Map
What does Neopamera bilobata eat?
The diet of the Neopamera bilobata includes General seed feeder on a wide variety of plants in disturbed habitats (Rodríguez 1998).
What is the life cycle of a Neopamera bilobata?
See Rodríguez (1998)