Codophila varia
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( Fabricius , 1787) |
Codophila varia is a Wanzenart from the family of stink bugs (Pentatomidae).
features
The 8.7 to 14 millimeter long bugs are very variable in color. The color spectrum ranges from light yellow and gray to orange to blood red. The bugs have a pointed head with three light vertical stripes. The front edge of the pronotum is slightly curved inwards. There is a striking black mark on the light-colored label (scutellum). The connexive (part of the abdomen visible on the side) is light with black spots. The first three antennae are usually red, the two outer ones black.
distribution
The species occurs in the western Palearctic . It is widespread in the Mediterranean area, but absent in Central Europe.
Way of life
Codophila varia is a polyphagous species of bug. They are often found on Asteraceae and umbelliferae (Apiaceae). Their host and fodder plants include man litter ( Eryngium ), thyme , true hogweed ( Acanthus mollis ), cumin ( bunium ) and carrots ( Daucus ).
Similar species
Codophila varia and Carpocoris pudicus look very similar. The shape and color of the front edge of the pronotum are named as a distinguishing feature. Another characteristic that distinguishes Codophila varia from the Carpocoris species is the shape of the lower end of the corium .
Systematics
The following synonyms are known from the literature :
- Cimex varia Fabricius , 1787
- Codophila longicornis Fuente , 1972
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c J. Ribes, S. Pagola-Carte, I. Zabalegui: On some Palaearctic Carpocorini (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae: Pentatominae) (PDF 959 KB) Heteropterus Rev. Entomol., 2008, 8 (2): 155-169 . Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ↑ a b Chinche Codophila varia, bug . Project Noah. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ↑ a b c Les Pentatomidés / Pentatominés / Carpocorini (2ème partie): Pentatome variable . L'école buissonnière. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ↑ a b c Codophila varia . www.naturamediterraneo.com. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ↑ a b c d Frieder Sauer: Bugs and Cicadas , Fauna-Verlag, Karlsfeld 1996, ISBN 3-923010-12-5
- ↑ a b c Codophila varia (Fabricius 1787) in Fauna Europaea
- ^ Fungi or Plant Host Records List by Host Species . North Dakota State University, Fargo. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
Web links
- Codophila varia (Fabricius 1787) in Fauna Europaea. Retrieved January 15, 2017
- Codophila varia (Fabricius, 1787) in the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)