Stethaulax marmorata
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
- Superfamily: Pentatomoidea
- Family: Scutelleridae
- Subfamily: Pachycorinae
- Genus: Stethaulax
- Species: marmorata
Pronunciation
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Summary
Stethaulax marmorata is a bug within the family Scutelleridae, typically measuring between 6‒8.7 mm. It can be confused with Symphylus caribbeanus but has distinctive rounded features and a smooth convex appearance.
Physical Characteristics
6‒8.7 mm in length; head is rather rounded and less pointy compared to Symphylus caribbeanus; dorsum evenly convex.
Identification Tips
Distinguished from Symphylus caribbeanus by the rounded head and evenly convex profile view.
Habitat
Found in various habitats where host plants are present, particularly associated with sumac species and some Cupressaceae.
Distribution
Eastern US from New York and Florida to Illinois, Texas, and southern California.
Diet
Primarily feeds on several species of sumac (Rhus) and potentially other plants in the Anacardiaceae and Cupressaceae families.
Life Cycle
Immature stages are documented, specifically described in Walt & McPherson (1973).
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Tags
- Hemiptera
- Scutelleridae
- Stethaulax marmorata
- Insect
- Taxonomy