Pseudopamera aurivilliana
This record describes Pseudopamera aurivilliana (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
elongate, wings (corium) are mostly a uniform brown wash, basal half of apical ant. segment pale, top of white wingspot generally flater, straighter than that of congeners Det. Merrill Sweet, 2010 (1st image)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Lygaeoidea
- Family
- Rhyparochromidae (Dirt-colored Seed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Rhyparochrominae
- Tribe
- Myodochini
- Genus
- Pseudopamera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ, TX / Mex. - Map , most records Dallas to s. TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudopamera aurivilliana Distant 1882
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pseudopamera aurivilliana. 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 Pseudopamera aurivilliana (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudopamera aurivilliana
What is Pseudopamera aurivilliana?
Pseudopamera aurivilliana is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Pseudopamera aurivilliana?
elongate, wings (corium) are mostly a uniform brown wash, basal half of apical ant. segment pale, top of white wingspot generally flater, straighter than that of congeners Det. Merrill Sweet, 2010 (1st image)
Where is Pseudopamera aurivilliana found?
Range: AZ, TX / Mex. - Map , most records Dallas to s. TX