Banasa rolstoni

Thomas & Yonke, 1981

Banasa rolstoni is a of in the Pentatomidae, described by Thomas and Yonke in 1981. It is native to North America. Like other members of the Banasa, it belongs to a group of plant-feeding stink bugs that are rarely considered agricultural pests. The genus contains eleven species in North America, several of which are difficult to distinguish without microscopic examination.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Banasa rolstoni: //bəˈnɑːsə ˈrɒlstəni//

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Identification

identification within the Banasa relies on characters best observed under a microscope, as several species appear nearly identical to one another. Banasa rolstoni is one of eleven Banasa species in North America.

Distribution

North America.

Similar Taxa

  • Banasa calvaBanasa calva and other Banasa are visually similar to B. rolstoni; species-level identification requires microscopic examination of diagnostic characters.

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