Biology:Eurydema dominulus

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Short description: Species of true bug

Eurydema dominulus
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Pentatomidae
Genus: Eurydema
Species:
E. dominulus
Binomial name
Eurydema dominulus
(Scopoli, 1763)

Eurydema dominulus, also known by its common name painted bug, is a cabbage bug from the genus Eurydema. [1][2] The species was first described in 1911.[3]

Description

Eurydema dominulus is a cabbage bug that is vividly orange and black.[1]

Range

The bug is common in Japan [1] and Europe.[3]

Ecology

The species is known as a pest for cruciferous vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage, Japanese radish and wasabi. [1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q199118 entry