Prionosoma podopioides
This record describes Prionosoma podopioides (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A hairy medium-sized bug with prominent marginal tooth on rear outside corner of each abdominal segment, short labium (segmented sheath covering stylets--the beak-like mouthpart) not reaching the middle coxae, and broad teeth on front corners of the pronotum rare in MI
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
- Carpocorini
- Genus
- Prionosoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. NA (CA-TX-MI-BC) / Mex. - Map , mostly sw US: CA-TX-KS
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Helianthus (Asteraceae ) ( 6 ) ; "Records indicate a preference for desert monocots ( Yucca, Agave , bunch grass)" (D.B. Thomas, pers. comm. to =v= 2.vii.2010)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Prionosoma podopioides Uhler 1863
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Prionosoma podopioides. 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 Prionosoma podopioides (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Vox Sciurorum , v belov , Harsi S. Parker
Frequently Asked Questions About Prionosoma podopioides
What is Prionosoma podopioides?
Prionosoma podopioides is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Prionosoma podopioides?
8.5-11 mm
How do you identify Prionosoma podopioides?
A hairy medium-sized bug with prominent marginal tooth on rear outside corner of each abdominal segment, short labium (segmented sheath covering stylets--the beak-like mouthpart) not reaching the middle coxae, and broad teeth on front corners of the pronotum
Where is Prionosoma podopioides found?
Range: w. NA (CA-TX-MI-BC) / Mex. - Map , mostly sw US: CA-TX-KS
What does Prionosoma podopioides eat?
The diet of the Prionosoma podopioides includes on Helianthus (Asteraceae ) ( 6 ) ; Records indicate a preference for desert monocots ( Yucca, Agave , bunch grass) (D.B. Thomas, pers. comm. to =v= 2.vii.2010).