Banasa tumidifrons
Thomas & Yonke, 1981
Banasa tumidifrons is a of in the , to North America. The species has been documented feeding on Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) in the western United States, representing a known association. Like other members of the Banasa, it is likely a plant-feeding species that utilizes tree and shrub sap. The species was described by Thomas and Yonke in 1981.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Banasa tumidifrons: /bəˈnɑːsə tjuːˌmɪdɪˈfrɒnz/
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Habitat
Associated with Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) in the western United States. Specific microhabitat preferences beyond association have not been documented.
Distribution
North America; specifically documented in the western United States with records from areas where Juniperus scopulorum occurs.
Diet
Feeds on sap of Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum). The full dietary range of the has not been comprehensively documented.
Host Associations
- Juniperus scopulorum - Rocky Mountain juniper; documented as a in the western United States
Similar Taxa
- Banasa calvaAnother member of the Banasa found in North America; in this genus often appear similar and require microscopic examination for definitive identification
- Other Banasa speciesEleven of Banasa occur in North America, and several are visually similar; Banasa tumidifrons is distinguished by specific morphological characters including the tumid (swollen) referenced in its species name
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bug Eric: New Year’s Insects and Spiders
- Oregon Researchers Find a Native Wasp With a Taste for Stink Bugs
- Bug Eric: 2026
- Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum; Cupressaceae) as a Host Plant of Banasa tumidifrons Thomas and Yonke (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the Western United States