Yellow-Brown Stink Bug
Aspideurus flavescens
Pentatomids are a species-rich order, with a worldwide distribution, more commonly referred to as stink bugs and shield bugs. They are recognised by their trapezoidal in shape, giving them a shield-like appearance. Species are also known for producing an unpleasant scent from their thoracic scent glands, used to protect themselves and discourage predators, hence the name “stink bugs”.
Morphology
About 12mm in length, this species is heavily punctate, and coloured yellow-brown with paired yellow markings on the scutellum.
Evolution
The genus Aspideurus includes eight described species.
Behaviour
As with other plant-feeding insects, this species has relatively restricted host preferences. It has been recorded on Buckinghamia sp. (Proteaceae), and Gossypium sp. (Malvaceae).
Method of reproduction
Sexual
Habitat
Terrestrial
Distribution
Known from specimens collected at Durack River Station, Palmer Creek, upper gorge, “Cat-eye Pool”, close by to Palmer Creek in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia.
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Subclass: | Hemiptera |
| Superfamily: | Pentatomoidea |
| Family: | Pentatomidae |
| Subfamily: | Pentatominae |
| Tribe: | Menidini |
| Genus: | Aspideurus |
| Species: | flavescens |
| Name Published Year: | 1900 |
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| Rank: | species |
| Scientific Name Authorship: | Breddin |
| Commercial Impact: | None |
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Accessed 15 Aug 2024
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