Zeropamera nigra
This record describes Zeropamera nigra (species). Recorded family: Rhyparochromidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Drawing of female paratype , entire body and the femora black; very nearly nude; antennae, rostrum, tibia and tarsi sordid fusco-testaceous. Holotype: Male, Mt. Wilson, Los Angeles Co., California, February 2, 1940 (Collected by J. R. Fisher). Paratypes: Two females, one from Sequoia Nat. Park, elevation 2000-5000 ft., June 13, 1929 (collected by Dr. E. C. Van Dyke)
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
- Zeropamera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA, UT
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Zeropamera nigra Barber, 1948
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Zeropamera nigra. 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 Zeropamera nigra (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Zeropamera nigra
What is Zeropamera nigra?
Zeropamera nigra is a species in the family Rhyparochromidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Zeropamera nigra?
Length: 10.5 mm
How do you identify Zeropamera nigra?
Drawing of female paratype , entire body and the femora black; very nearly nude; antennae, rostrum, tibia and tarsi sordid fusco-testaceous.
Where is Zeropamera nigra found?
Range: CA, UT