Corimelaena obscura
McPherson & Sailer, 1978
obscure ebony bug
Corimelaena obscura is a of ebony bug in the Thyreocoridae, first described by McPherson and Sailer in 1978. It is found in North America. The species has been successfully reared in laboratory conditions, with its stages described in detail.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Corimelaena obscura: //ˌkɔrɪmɪˈliːnə əbˈskjʊrə//
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Distribution
North America
Life Cycle
and nymphal stages have been described. Laboratory rearing methods have been developed for this .
More Details
Taxonomic Note
Corimelaena obscura was described by McPherson and Sailer in 1978. The Thyreocoridae (ebony bugs) is a small family of true bugs within the Pentatomomorpha.
Research Status
A 1997 study in Annals of the Entomological Society of America (90:20) documented and laboratory rearing methods, including descriptions of stages. Full details of , distribution, diet, and associations require access to the complete publication.