Brochymena lineata

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
Superfamily: Pentatomoidea
Family: Pentatomidae
Subfamily: Pentatominae
Tribe: Halyini
Genus: Brochymena
Species: lineata

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brochymena lineata: /brəˈkaɪmɪnə lɪniˈeɪtə/

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Summary

Brochymena lineata is a species of stink bug within the Pentatomidae family, identified by a characteristic size range and found predominantly in southern regions of the United States and parts of Mexico.

Physical Characteristics

Males: 14.3-17.8 mm; Females: 15.8-19.4 mm.

Identification Tips

Distinguished from other related species by size and morphological characteristics.

Habitat

United States (southwestern region) and Mexico.

Distribution

Southern United States (from Utah and Arizona to Oklahoma and Texas) and Mexico.

Diet

Herbivorous, typically feeding on plant materials.

Life Cycle

The life cycle comprises egg, nymph, and adult stages typical of hemipteran insects.

Reproduction

Details on specific reproductive behaviors are not provided, but likely involves oviposition on host plants.

Predators

Predators include birds and other insectivorous species.

Ecosystem Role

As a herbivore, it plays a role in the plant community structure by feeding on various plants.

Similar Taxa

Brochymena exardentia