Species Euthochtha galeator - Helmeted Squash Bug

Classification · Other Common Names · Explanation of Names · Size · Identification · Print References · Internet References · Works Cited

Squash Bug or Assassin Bug Nymph - Euthochtha galeator

leaf-footed bug - Euthochtha galeator - male

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 Euthochtha

Species galeator (Helmeted Squash Bug)

Other Common Names

Leaf-footed Bug, Coried Bug

Explanation of Names

In Words by William Whitaker, "galeator" translates to "to cover with a helmet".

Size

15-17 mm

Identification

Nymphs (from the "Featured Creatures" link below): "All five instars are characterized by spines, mottling, and a dilated 3rd antennal segment. This is the only coreid nymph in eastern U.S. having the 3rd antennal segment (only) dilated."

Print References

"How to Know the True Bugs", by Slater, James A., and Baranowski, Richard M. (1)

Internet References

University of Florida's Featured Creatures has descriptions and photos.

University of Kentucky's Critter Case Files, has photos and information.

The Insects of Cedar Creek has images and related species.

Works Cited

1.	How to Know the True Bugs By Slater, James A., and Baranowski, Richard M.

Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 15 October, 2004 - 8:27am
Additional contributions by ceiseman
Last updated 18 August, 2009 - 8:19pm

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