Perillus strigipes
(Herrich-Schaeffer, 1853)
Perillus strigipes is a in the Pentatomidae, native to North America. It belongs to the Asopinae, a group of predatory stink bugs that actively hunt insect prey. Like its Perillus bioculatus (the two-spotted stink bug), it is presumed to be a beneficial in agricultural and garden , though specific ecological studies on this are limited. The Perillus is notable for including species that prey on pest insects such as Colorado potato beetle.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perillus strigipes: /pɛˈrɪləs ˈstrɪdʒiˌpɛs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond this continental-level distribution are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Perillus bioculatusCongeneric with well-documented as a of Colorado potato beetle; P. strigipes likely shares similar and ecological role but lacks detailed study
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Stink Bugs Suck | Bug Squad
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