Pellaea stictica
This record describes Pellaea stictica (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Pentatomini
- Genus
- Pellaea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX to Argentina - Map Species has more recently established in southern California, arriving no later than 2019
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The species is somewhat generalist. In southern California, it has been associated with a wide variety of plants, but seems to be particularly fond of the ornamental Bauhinia orchid trees ( 3 ) .
Life History
Eggs and nymphs have been collected from glossy privet, Ligustrum lucidum .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pellaea stictica (Dallas 1851)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pellaea stictica. 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 Pellaea stictica (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by drswanny; Additional contributions by Andrew Meeds , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pellaea stictica
Where is Pellaea stictica found?
Range: southmost TX to Argentina - Map Species has more recently established in southern California, arriving no later than 2019
What does Pellaea stictica eat?
The diet of the Pellaea stictica includes The species is somewhat generalist. In southern California, it has been associated with a wide variety of plants, but seems to be particularly fond of the ornamental Bauhinia orchid trees ( 3 ) ..
What is the life cycle of a Pellaea stictica?
Eggs and nymphs have been collected from glossy privet, Ligustrum lucidum .