Pseudopamera setosa
This record describes Pseudopamera setosa (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
other congeners have glossy head, pronotum, scutellum, and front femora Det. Brad Barnd, 2022 (from spmn) Type Locality: Texas
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
CA to c.TX / Mex. to Guatemala - Map [cite:2469147,180] , concentration of records along I-35 corridor in TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: setosa (L). 'bristly'
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pseudopamera setosa. 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 setosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudopamera setosa
What is Pseudopamera setosa?
Pseudopamera setosa is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Pseudopamera setosa?
other congeners have glossy head, pronotum, scutellum, and front femora Det. Brad Barnd, 2022 (from spmn)
Where is Pseudopamera setosa found?
Range: CA to c.TX / Mex. to Guatemala - Map [cite:2469147,180] , concentration of records along I-35 corridor in TX