Ochrimnus carnosulus
This record describes Ochrimnus carnosulus (species). Recorded family: Lygaeidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
color on the costa invades the nervures Det. Michael Pirrello, 2021 Type Locality: San Diego, Calif.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Lygaeidae (Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Lygaeinae
- Genus
- Ochrimnus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.CA-AZ, s.TX / Mex. to C. Amer. / Trinidad - Map , most records from s. TX & s. CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ochrimnus carnosulus (Van Duzee 1914)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ochrimnus carnosulus. 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 Ochrimnus carnosulus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Ochrimnus carnosulus
What is Ochrimnus carnosulus?
Ochrimnus carnosulus is a species in the family Lygaeidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ochrimnus carnosulus?
Length 4-4.5 mm
How do you identify Ochrimnus carnosulus?
color on the costa invades the nervures Det. Michael Pirrello, 2021
Where is Ochrimnus carnosulus found?
Range: s.CA-AZ, s.TX / Mex. to C. Amer. / Trinidad - Map , most records from s. TX & s. CA