Red-banded Stink Bug
Piezodorus guildinii
This record describes Piezodorus guildinii (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
greatly expanded its range in recent years, by 2009 becoming the number one pest of soybeans across several southern states from AL to TX ( Zhao & Jones 2012 ); the most important soybean pest in Brazil
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
- Piezodorini
- Genus
- Piezodorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US (TX-s.FL-SC-AR) to Paraguay, W. Indies - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Feeds on seeds of legumes such as soybeans, alfalfa, and Indigofera spp.
Life History
5-8 generations may occur in a single growing season and overlap by mid July
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood 1837)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Piezodorus guildinii. 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 Red-banded Stink Bug (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Lynette Elliott , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Red-banded Stink Bug
What is Red-banded Stink Bug?
Red-banded Stink Bug (Piezodorus guildinii) is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Red-banded Stink Bug found?
Range: se. US (TX-s.FL-SC-AR) to Paraguay, W. Indies - Map
What does Red-banded Stink Bug eat?
The diet of the Red-banded Stink Bug includes Feeds on seeds of legumes such as soybeans, alfalfa, and Indigofera spp..
What is the life cycle of a Red-banded Stink Bug?
5-8 generations may occur in a single growing season and overlap by mid July