Agonoscelis rutila
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Agonoscelis rutila is a bug from the family of stink bugs (Pentatomidae). In English, the type of bug is also known as the Horehound Bug .
features
The approximately 12 millimeters long bugs are bright orange in color. They have a black pattern on their top and bottom.
distribution
The species is widespread on the Australian continent. It is represented in Queensland and New South Wales.
Way of life
The bugs feed on phytophagus . Their forage plants include the common horehound ( Marrubium vulgare ), the rosselle ( Hibiscus sabdariffa ), Leptospermum coriaceum as well as various eucalyptus trees and citrus plants . The name for the English name of the bug species is the common horehound, which is called Horehound in English .
Taxonomy
The following synonyms exist in the literature :
- Cimex elatus Fabricius , 1803
- Cimex rutilus Fabricius , 1775
- Pentatoma lugubris Montrouzier , 1855
- Pentatoma petitii Le Guillou , 1841
- Pentatoma tetrastigma Herrich-Schaeffer , 1851
- Pentatoma wolfii Guérin-Méneville , 1831
- Strachia aspersa Walker , 1867
- Strachia tetragona Walker , 1867
- Tylochares epaxia Turner , 1947
supporting documents
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Horehound bug - Agonoscelis rutila . www.brisbaneinsects.com. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ↑ a b c Agonoscelis rutila . insektoid.info. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ Fungi or Plant Host Records List by Host Species . North Dakota State University, Fargo. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
