Pygolampis sericea
This record describes Pygolampis sericea (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The swollen profemora and first antennal segment subequal to anteocular area separate it from P. pectoralis . (Dan Swanson's comment )
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
e NA (QC‒FL to ON‒NE‒TX) & BC
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pygolampis sericea Stål 1859
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pygolampis sericea. 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 sericea (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pygolampis sericea
What is Pygolampis sericea?
Pygolampis sericea is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Pygolampis sericea?
The swollen profemora and first antennal segment subequal to anteocular area separate it from P. pectoralis . (Dan Swanson's comment )
Where is Pygolampis sericea found?
Range: e NA (QC‒FL to ON‒NE‒TX) & BC