Pygolampis pectoralis
This record describes Pygolampis pectoralis (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
antennomere 1 almost twice as long as anteocular area (head area anterior to the eyes) (vs subequal in P. sericea ); front femora lack spines; beak segment one almost as long as segments two and three combined; apex of head at base of beak lacks spines; apex of antennal segment one lacks spine; one or more branched/bifid spines or processes on each side of head below and behind eye
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Reduviidae (Assassin Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Stenopodainae
- Genus
- Pygolampis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NB-AB to FL-CA / Mex. to Nicaragua - Map , mostly e. NA to Mex.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pygolampis pectoralis (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pygolampis pectoralis. 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 Pygolampis pectoralis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pygolampis pectoralis
What is Pygolampis pectoralis?
Pygolampis pectoralis is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pygolampis pectoralis?
13-16 mm
How do you identify Pygolampis pectoralis?
antennomere 1 almost twice as long as anteocular area (head area anterior to the eyes) (vs subequal in P. sericea ); front femora lack spines; beak segment one almost as long as segments two and three combined; apex of head at base of beak lacks spines; apex of antennal segment one lacks spine; one or more branched/bifid spines or processes on each side of head below and behind eye
Where is Pygolampis pectoralis found?
Range: NB-AB to FL-CA / Mex. to Nicaragua - Map , mostly e. NA to Mex.