Tylospilus acutissimus

(Stål, 1870)

Northern sharp stink bug

Tylospilus acutissimus is a in the , commonly known as the Northern sharp . measure 9–10 mm in length. The has a broad distribution spanning from the southwestern United States through Mexico to Colombia, with activity concentrated from April through November.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tylospilus acutissimus: /tɪloʊˈspaɪləs æˌkjuːˈtɪsɪməs/

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Distribution

Southwestern United States (Southern California to Texas, with occasional records from Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas) through Mexico to Colombia. Records also confirm presence in the Caribbean and Central America.

Seasonality

most frequently observed from April to November, with peak occurrence in two periods: April–May and September–November.

Diet

Feeds on both plants and other .

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