Perillus circumcinctus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
- Superfamily: Pentatomoidea
- Family: Pentatomidae
- Subfamily: Asopinae
- Genus: Perillus
- Species: circumcinctus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perillus circumcinctus: //pɛˈɹɪlʊs ˌsɜːkəmˈsɪŋktəs//
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Summary
Perillus circumcinctus is a North American species of predatory stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, noted for its role in the ecosystem as a predator of other insects.
Physical Characteristics
Size ranges from 9-11 mm in length.
Identification Tips
Identified as a predatory stink bug in the family Pentatomidae.
Habitat
Found in various habitats across North America.
Distribution
From PQ-SK south to NJ-MO-NE.
Diet
Predatory; feeds on other insects.
Life Cycle
Information on specific life cycle stages is limited, but typically involves egg, nymph, and adult stages.
Reproduction
Details on reproductive habits are not provided.
Ecosystem Role
As a predatory species, it plays a role in controlling populations of other insects.
Tags
- Perillus circumcinctus
- predatory stink bug
- Pentatomidae
- North America
- insect
- Hemiptera