Pentacora sphacelata
This record describes Pentacora sphacelata (species). Recorded family: Saldidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
More or less dull luster, lack of erect hairs on dorsum, lack of erect black setae on lateral margin of pronotum.
Wikipedia reference for Pentacora sphacelata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentacora_sphacelata.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Common in salt marshes. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Coastal (NF-ME-FL-TX, CA, south to Mexico, South America, & West Indies) - Map
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pentacora sphacelata. 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 Pentacora sphacelata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pentacora sphacelata
What is Pentacora sphacelata?
Pentacora sphacelata is a species in the family Saldidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Pentacora sphacelata?
More or less dull luster, lack of erect hairs on dorsum, lack of erect black setae on lateral margin of pronotum.
Where is Pentacora sphacelata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Common in salt marshes. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Coastal (NF-ME-FL-TX, CA, south to Mexico, South America, & West Indies) - Map |