Species Spartocera fusca

Classification · Synonyms and other taxonomic changes · Size · Identification · Range · Habitat · Life Cycle · Internet References

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class Insecta (Insects)

Order Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)

Suborder Heteroptera (True Bugs)

Family Coreidae (Leaffooted Bugs)

Genus Spartocera

Species fusca (Spartocera fusca)

Synonyms and other taxonomic changes

Large, boldly marked in yellowish-orange and black.

Range

Mexico, southwestern United States, Florida

Habitat

Open areas, cultivated land, gardens.

Life Cycle

Breeds on Solanum americanum and other plants. Early instar nymphs are gregarious.

Internet References

Reference from Florida Center for Library Automation, pp. 41-43--does not list original reference Likely: Baranowski RM, Slater JA. 1986. Coreidae of Florida (Hemiptera: Heteroptera). Arthropods of Florida and Neighboring Land Areas. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Gainesville, FL. Volume 122. 82 pp. Includes illustration by S. Thurston.

Contributed by Eric R. Eaton on 18 January, 2006 - 4:06pm
Additional contributions by cotinis, Boris Bueche
Last updated 4 May, 2007 - 6:55am

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