Pseudopamera nitidicollis
This record describes Pseudopamera nitidicollis (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
shorter length (than congeners), shorter anterior pronotal lobe (than congeners), pale posterior pronotal lobe (just above base of wings), generally dark distal ant. segment, coriun boldly banded Det. Jason Botz, 2023
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-OK / Mex. - Map , mostly in Texas
Seasonal Activity
mostly June-Oct. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudopamera nitidicollis (Stål 1874)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pseudopamera nitidicollis. 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 nitidicollis (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudopamera nitidicollis
What is Pseudopamera nitidicollis?
Pseudopamera nitidicollis is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Pseudopamera nitidicollis?
shorter length (than congeners), shorter anterior pronotal lobe (than congeners), pale posterior pronotal lobe (just above base of wings), generally dark distal ant. segment, coriun boldly banded Det. Jason Botz, 2023
Where is Pseudopamera nitidicollis found?
Range: AZ-TX-OK / Mex. - Map , mostly in Texas
When is Pseudopamera nitidicollis active?
Pseudopamera nitidicollis: seasonal activity - mostly June-Oct. ( 3 ).