Odmalea schaefferi
This record describes Odmalea schaefferi (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
spmns should have distinct black spots on the scutellum at the apex of the frenum, and usually black spots on the basal angles of the scutellum. (D. Rider, pers. comm.) pale impunctate area on the forewing (D.B. Thomas, pers. comm.) Type Locality: Brownsville; Texas, May 1903
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
- Procleticini
- Genus
- Odmalea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
deep south Texas / Mex. - Map 2 spmns in the TAMUIC, one from the Sabal Palm Sanctuary, Brownsville, Cameron Co., and one from nr. Realitos, Duval Co., TX 1 spmn in the UTIC from Santa Ana NWR Hidalgo Co.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: patronym for Charles Schaeffer (1860-1934), an important coleopterist who was among the first to make extensive collections in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Odmalea schaefferi. 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 Odmalea schaefferi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Odmalea schaefferi
What is Odmalea schaefferi?
Odmalea schaefferi is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Odmalea schaefferi?
spmns should have distinct black spots on the scutellum at the apex of the frenum, and usually black spots on the basal angles of the scutellum. (D. Rider, pers. comm.) pale impunctate area on the forewing (D.B. Thomas, pers. comm.)
Where is Odmalea schaefferi found?
Range: deep south Texas / Mex. - Map 2 spmns in the TAMUIC, one from the Sabal Palm Sanctuary, Brownsville, Cameron Co., and one from nr. Realitos, Duval Co., TX 1 spmn in the UTIC from Santa Ana NWR Hidalgo Co.