Omosita colon
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Omosita colon is a sap-feeding in the . The has been documented across Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), Central America, and North America. Detailed morphological studies have examined its and mouthpart , revealing specialized sensory structures associated with its feeding .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Omosita colon: /oʊˈmoʊsɪtə ˈkoʊlən/
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Distribution
Europe; Northern Asia (excluding China); Central America; North America. GBIF distribution records include the Azores islands: Faial, Flores, Graciosa, Pico, and São Miguel.
Diet
Sap-feeding. The has been characterized as a sap-feeding based on its taxonomic placement in and documented feeding .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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