Eurygaster alternata
(Say, 1828)
shield-backed bug
Eurygaster alternata is a of shield-backed bug in the Scutelleridae, first described by Thomas Say in 1828. It belongs to a known for species with enlarged scutella that cover most of the and wings. The species is recorded from North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eurygaster alternata: /ˌjʊərɪˈɡæstər ælˈtɜrnətə/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the Nearctic region excluding Beringia, with presence confirmed in Canada and the United States.
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Taxonomic note
Eurygaster alternata was described by Thomas Say in 1828, an early American naturalist who contributed significantly to North American entomology. The Eurygaster contains multiple , some of which are agricultural pests in other regions, though the status of E. alternata as a pest species is not documented.