Rhytidoporus indentatus
This record describes Rhytidoporus indentatus (species). Recorded family: Cydnidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Good illustrations of head and pleura in Froeschner our only representative of the nominate subgenus that contains 3 more spp.
Identification notes
Good illustrations of head and pleura in Froeschner (1976)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pentatomoidea
- Family
- Cydnidae (Burrowing Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Cydninae
- Tribe
- Geotomini
- Genus
- Rhytidoporus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL & W. Indies , also Guam and Hawaii; found established in a greenhouse in the Netherlands
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Rhytidoporus indentatus Uhler 1877
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Rhytidoporus indentatus. 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 Rhytidoporus indentatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by drswanny; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhytidoporus indentatus
What is Rhytidoporus indentatus?
Rhytidoporus indentatus is a species in the family Cydnidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Rhytidoporus indentatus?
3.8‒5.3 mm
How do you identify Rhytidoporus indentatus?
Good illustrations of head and pleura in Froeschner (1976)
Where is Rhytidoporus indentatus found?
Range: FL & W. Indies , also Guam and Hawaii; found established in a greenhouse in the Netherlands