Largus maculatus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
Superfamily: Pyrrhocoroidea
Family: Largidae
Tribe: Largini
Genus: Largus
Species: maculatus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Largus maculatus: /ˈlar.ɡʊs ˌma.kʊˈlaː.tʊs/

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Images

Largus maculatus adult by Jgw-atx. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Largus maculatus by Juan Cruzado Cortés. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Largus maculatus is a bordered plant bug found predominantly in North and Central America, belonging to the family Largidae, and measuring between 12.3 to 13.7 mm in length.

Physical Characteristics

12.3-13.7 mm in length.

Identification Tips

Identification of Largus maculatus can be aided by its bordered body shape and coloring typical of plant bugs.

Habitat

This species is commonly found in a variety of habitats within its distribution range, often in proximity to plants.

Distribution

Central and southeastern Texas to Colombia.

Diet

Largus maculatus primarily feeds on plant materials.

Life Cycle

Specific details on the life cycle are not provided; however, like other hemipterans, it likely undergoes several nymphal stages before reaching adulthood.

Reproduction

Details on reproduction are not specified, but it typically involves laying eggs on host plants.

Ecosystem Role

As a plant bug, Largus maculatus contributes to the ecosystem through its role in plant-herbivore interactions.