Paromius longulus
This record describes Paromius longulus (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
elongated parallel-sided seed bug with red legs and enlarged front femora, corium, clavis and posterior pronotal lobe generally paler, tan-colored vs. the remainder of the dorsum which is gray, dark off-parallel stripe through the middle of each corium. Dets. John Schneider, 2021 - reared often one of the most abundant lygaeids in the se.US , though less common n. of the Mason-Dixon Line as Hoffman reported it as by no means common within Virginia.
Wikipedia reference for Paromius longulus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paromius_longulus.
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
- Paromius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US to DE (DE-s.FL to MO-c.TX) to Argentina / W. Indies - Map (Dellape 2005)
Seasonal Activity
mostly Mar-Nov ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
grass-feeding (Poaceae) , sometimes destructive to strawberries
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Paromius longulus. 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 Paromius longulus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Paromius longulus
What is Paromius longulus?
Paromius longulus is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Paromius longulus?
6.8-7.3 mm
How do you identify Paromius longulus?
elongated parallel-sided seed bug with red legs and enlarged front femora, corium, clavis and posterior pronotal lobe generally paler, tan-colored vs. the remainder of the dorsum which is gray, dark off-parallel stripe through the middle of each corium. Dets. John Schneider, 2021 - reared
Where is Paromius longulus found?
Range: se. US to DE (DE-s.FL to MO-c.TX) to Argentina / W. Indies - Map (Dellape 2005)
When is Paromius longulus active?
Paromius longulus: seasonal activity - mostly Mar-Nov ( 5 ).
What is the life cycle of a Paromius longulus?
grass-feeding (Poaceae) , sometimes destructive to strawberries