Podisus brevispinus
This record describes Podisus brevispinus (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
- Asopinae
- Genus
- Podisus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transcontinental (BC‒NF south to NM‒LA‒GA)
Seasonal Activity
throughout the summer
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Podisus brevispinus Phillips 1992
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Podisus brevispinus. 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 Podisus brevispinus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Podisus brevispinus
How big is Podisus brevispinus?
8‒11 mm
Where is Podisus brevispinus found?
Range: transcontinental (BC‒NF south to NM‒LA‒GA)
When is Podisus brevispinus active?
Podisus brevispinus: seasonal activity - throughout the summer.