Species Euthochtha galeator - Helmeted Squash Bug

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

Helmeted Squash Bug - Euthochtha galeator - male

Helmeted Squash Bug - Euthochtha galeator

ID on Leaf-footed Bug Nymph? - Euthochtha galeator

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

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
Last updated 26 January, 2005 - 9:39pm

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