Euschistus obscurus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
Superfamily: Pentatomoidea
Family: Pentatomidae
Subfamily: Pentatominae
Tribe: Carpocorini
Genus: Euschistus
Species: obscurus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euschistus obscurus: /juːˈskɪstəs ɒbˈskjʊərəs/

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Images

Biologia Centrali-Americana (8271461927) by Bale & Danielsson; Bannwarth, Th.; Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company; Godman, Frederick Du Cane; Hanhart; Horman-Fisher, Maud; Knight, H.; Mintern Bros.; Purkiss, W.; Salvin, Osbert; Saunders, G. S.; Schlereth, M. v.; Sharp, M. A.; Taylor & Francis; Wilson, Edwin. Used under a Public domain license.

Stink Bug - Euschistus obscurus, Sapelo Island, Georgia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Euschistus obscurus (44228381115) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Euschistus obscurus, also known as the pale-lined stink bug, is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is commonly found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America.

Physical Characteristics

Light 'worn' bar between humeri; humeri usually rounded but may be slightly pointed; underside can be either green or yellow; mating pairs consist of one yellow and one green individual.

Identification Tips

Look for the distinctive light bar between the humeri and the color variations in mating pairs.

Habitat

Common in a variety of habitats including fields and gardens.

Distribution

Located in North Carolina, Florida, Texas, Mexico, and the West Indies; very common in eastern-central Texas.