Biology:Corythucha confraterna

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Short description: Species of true bug

Corythucha confraterna
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Tingidae
Subfamily: Tinginae
Genus: Corythucha
Species:
C. confraterna
Binomial name
Corythucha confraterna
Gibson, 1918

Corythucha confraterna, known as the sycamore lace bug, is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It is found in Central America and North America.[1][2][3] Active from spring to autumn, they gather under leaves and feed on plant sap, causing the leaves to wilt and be shed early. They feed not only on sycamore trees but also ash, hickory and mulberry trees. During the winter, they shelter in bark crevices, under fallen leaves or anywhere protected in close proximity to their food sources.

References

Further reading

  • Drake, Carl J.; Ruhoff, Florence A. (1965). "Lacebugs of the World: A Catalog (Hemiptera: Tingidae)". United States National Museum Bulletin (243): 1–634. doi:10.5479/si.03629236.243.1. 
  • Péricart, J.; Golub, V. B. (1996). Catalogue of the Heteroptera of the Palaearctic Region, Vol. 2: Cimicomorpha I. The Netherlands Entomological Society. ISBN 978-90-71912-15-3. 

Wikidata ☰ Q10460443 entry