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Trissolcus Oenone
''Trissolcus oenone'' is a parasitoid wasp in the family Platygastridae, native to Australia and New Zealand. It parasitises the eggs of Pentatomidae, stink bugs (Pentatomidae), but little is known about its biology. Description ''Trissolcus oenone'' is a small black wasp, 1–2mm in length (depending on host), and shares many morphological similarities with other Australian ''Trissolcus'' species. The New Zealand population can generally be separated from other New Zealand ''Trissolcus'' species based on the colour of parasitised eggs, and the colour of the legs and antennae. Pentatomid eggs parasitised by ''Trissolcus oenone'' develop a black ring near the top of the egg, whereas those parasitised by ''T. basalis'' turn almost entirely black. Adult specimens of ''T. oenone'' have black patches on the bases of the legs, while ''T. basalis'' legs are uniformly orange. Ecology ''Trissolcus oenone'' is very common in Australia where it is known to parasitise the eggs of ''Bip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Platygastridae
The hymenopteran family Platygastridae (sometimes incorrectly spelled Platygasteridae) is a large group (over 4000 species) of exclusively parasitoid wasps, mostly very small (1–2 mm), black, and shining, with geniculate (elbowed) antennae that have an eight-segmented flagellum. The wings sometimes lack venation, though they may have slight fringes of setae. The traditional subfamilies are the Platygastrinae and the Sceliotrachelinae. The former subfamily includes some 40 genera, all of which are koinobionts on cecidomyiid flies; the wasp oviposits in the host's egg or early instar larva, and the wasp larva completes development when the host reaches the prepupal or pupal stage. The latter subfamily is much smaller, including some 20 genera, and they typically have the rudiments of a vein in the forewings. They are generally idiobionts, attacking the eggs of either beetles or Hemiptera. Platygastridae is one of seven extant families in the superfamily Platygastroidea. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pentatomidae
Pentatomidae is a family of insects belonging to the order Hemiptera, generally called shield bugs or stink bugs. Pentatomidae is the largest family in the superfamily Pentatomoidea, and contains around 900 genera and over 4700 species.Robert G. Foottit, Peter H. Adler ''Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society'', John Wiley and Sons, 2009, As hemipterans, the pentatomids have Hemiptera#Mouthparts, piercing sucking mouthparts, and most are herbivore, phytophagous, including several species which are severe pests on Agriculture, agricultural crops. However, some species, particularly in the subfamily Asopinae, are predatory and may be considered beneficial. Etymology The name "Pentatomidae" is from the Greek language, Greek ''pente'' meaning "five" and ''tomos'' meaning "section", and refers to the five segments of their antennae. Pentatomids are generally called "shield bugs" in British English language , English, or "stink bugs" in American English. However, the term shield bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trissolcus Oenone Female
''Trissolcus'' is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Platygastridae. There are at least 180 described species in ''Trissolcus''. They parasitize eggs of Pentatomorpha. Species These species belong to the genus ''Trissolcus'': * ''Trissolcus alpestris'' (Kieffer, 1909) * ''Trissolcus ancon'' Johnson, 1991 *''Trissolcus arctatus'' Johnson, 1991 * ''Trissolcus arminon'' (Walker, 1838) * '' Trissolcus asperlineatus'' (Mineo & Szabo, 1981) * ''Trissolcus barrowi'' (Dodd) * '' Trissolcus basalis'' (Wollaston, 1858) * ''Trissolcus belenus'' (Walker, 1836) * ''Trissolcus biroi'' (Szabo, 1965) * ''Trissolcus bodkini'' Crawford * '' Trissolcus brochymenae'' (Ashmead) * ''Trissolcus cantus'' Kozlov & Le, 1977 * '' Trissolcus carinifrons'' Cameron * ''Trissolcus choaspes'' (Nixon, 1939) * ''Trissolcus circus'' Kozlov & Le, 1976 * ''Trissolcus cirrosus'' Johnson, 1991 * ''Trissolcus cosmopeplae'' Gahan *''Trissolcus crypticus'' Clarke, 1993 * ''Trissolcus cultratus'' Mayr * ''Triss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cermatulus Nasalis
''Cermatulus nasalis'' is a species of predatory shield bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is commonly known as the brown soldier bug or glossy shield bug and is native to Australia and New Zealand. Subspecies Three subspecies are recognised : *''C. nasalis hudsoni'' Woodward 1953 *''C. nasalis nasalis'' (Westwood, 1837) *''C. nasalis turbotti'' Woodward 1950 File:HEMI Pentatomidae Cermatulus nasalis hudsoni f.png, ''Cermatulus nasalis hudsoni'' File:HEMI Pentatomidae Cermatulus nasalis nasalis f.png, ''Cermatulus nasalis nasalis'' File:HEMI Pentatomidae Cermatulus nasalis turbotti.png, ''Cermatulus nasalis turbotti'' Description Female ''Cermatulus nasalis'' are between in length and males are slightly smaller. The head is brown and has a bluntly rounded snout. The prothorax is broadly triangular and marked with fine perforations, the colour being some shade of yellowish-, orangeish- or rusty-brown with blackish markings and fine brownish-black punctuations. The dorsal surf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nezara Viridula
''Nezara viridula'', commonly known as the southern green stink bug (USA), southern green shield bug (UK) or green vegetable bug (Australia and New Zealand), is a plant-feeding stink bug. Believed to have originated in Ethiopia, it can now be found around the world.Squitier J.M. (1997, updated 2007) Southern green stink bug»Featured creatures, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural services. Because of its preference for certain species of legumes, such as beans and soybeans, it is an economically important pest on such crops. Description The adult males can reach a body length (from front to elytral apex) of about , while females are bigger, reaching a size of about . The body is usually bright green and shield-shaped and the eyes are usually reddish, but they may also be black. There is a row of three white spots on the scutellum. They differ from the similar green stink bug (''Chinavia hilare'') by the shape of their scent gland openings, which are shor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glaucias Amyoti
''Glaucias amyoti'', commonly called the Australasian green shield bug or New Zealand vegetable bug, is a species of shield bug found in Australia, New Zealand, Timor and New Guinea. Adults and juveniles feed off plants including certain ''Coprosma'', ''Griselinia'' and ''Myoporum ''Myoporum'' is a genus of flowering plants in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae (formerly placed in Myoporaceae). There are 30 species in the genus, eighteen of which are endemic to Australia although others are endemic to Pacific Islands, in ...'' species. Description According to the original description, adults of ''G. amyoti'' are ovate in shape and green in colour. The dorsal surface is densely punctate, while the ventral surface is paler and very finely punctate. The edges of the thorax, hemelytra and abdomen are paler than the rest. The hemelytral membranes are transparent. The disc of the underside is yellowish. The legs are green. The rostrum is testaceous (a dull orange or brownish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuspicona Simplex
''Cuspicona simplex'', commonly known as the green potato bug, is a herbivorous species of stink bug native to Australia and introduced to New Zealand. It feeds on nightshades. It is primarily known as a pest of potatoes, tomatoes, and other crops in the nightshade family. Description Adults are bright green, range in length from , and have pointed humeri (shoulders). The first and second instar nymphs are much smaller, primarily black and white, with some patches of red or brown. Later nymph stages are pale green with black patches on the abdomen. Life cycle Adults usually lay 14 eggs together in a mass on the undersides of leaves. Bugs emerge and stay near the egg mass until shedding their skins. Similar to other pentatomids, ''Cuspicona simplex'' progresses through five juvenile stages called nymphs, and finally to adult. Adults overwinter on the base of plants or in loose soil until late spring, when they aggregate to mate and lay eggs. The total development time from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dictyotus Caenosus
''Dictyotus caenosus'', commonly known as the brown shield bug, is an Australian species of stink bug that has been introduced into New Zealand and New Caledonia. Description Adults are between 8-10mm in length, predominantly brown, with a yellow connexivum interrupted by black bars (on the sides of the abdomen). Eggs are around 0.9mm in height and diameter, pale yellowish-green when first deposited, but which subsequently take on a lemon yellow colour, and finally pink closer to hatching. Life cycle The life cycle of ''Dictyotus caenosus'' is similar to other Pentatomidae. Adults mate in spring and late summer and lay eggs in early summer. Clusters of around 18 eggs are laid on leaves or at the base of plants. Initially, eggs are a pale yellow colour, but as development progresses, the eggs eventually darken and show the eye spots and egg burster on the nymph. Nymphs all hatch from the eggs around the same time and remain near the egg mass until moulting to the second nymph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
