Oedancala crassimana
This record describes Oedancala crassimana (species). Recorded family: Pachygronthidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
apical corial margin with dark spot, sometimes faint ( vs immaculate in other spp.)
Wikipedia reference for Oedancala crassimana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oedancala_crassimana.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Pachygronthidae
- Genus
- Oedancala
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
very common in damp marshy habitats in FL
Geographic Range
se US to NY (TX-FL-NY, OK-AR) / W. Indies - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oedancala crassimana (Fabricius 1803)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Oedancala crassimana. 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 Oedancala crassimana (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Oedancala crassimana
What is Oedancala crassimana?
Oedancala crassimana is a species in the family Pachygronthidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Oedancala crassimana?
apical corial margin with dark spot, sometimes faint ( vs immaculate in other spp.)
Where is Oedancala crassimana found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | very common in damp marshy habitats in FL |
| Range | se US to NY (TX-FL-NY, OK-AR) / W. Indies - Map |