Belonochilus
Belonochilus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
- Superfamily: Lygaeoidea
- Family: Lygaeidae
- Subfamily: Orsillinae
- Tribe: Orsillini
- Genus: Belonochilus
Pronunciation
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Summary
Belonochilus is a monotypic genus of seed bugs in the family Lygaeidae, with one described species, B. numenius, known as the sycamore seed bug. It is native to North America but has become invasive in Europe.
Habitat
Spends most of its life in trees, particularly Platanus.
Distribution
Found from New England to Louisiana and California in the US; also present in Mexico.
Diet
Primarily feeds on Platanus trees.
Reproduction
Lays its eggs on the fruit of Platanus trees.
Conservation Status
Uncommon.
Tags
- Belonochilus
- sycamore seed bug
- North America
- Lygaeidae
- invasive species