Biology:Harmostes reflexulus

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Short description: Species of true bug

Harmostes reflexulus
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Rhopalidae
Genus: Harmostes
Species:
H. reflexulus
Binomial name
Harmostes reflexulus
(Say, 1832)

Harmostes reflexulus is a species of scentless plant bug in the family Rhopalidae. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America.[1][2][3][4]

Description

Harmostes reflexulus are small bugs. They can grow up to 8.3 mm (0.33 in).[5]

Ecology

Harmostes reflexulus are most commonly found on herbs and flowers in fields.[3] Host plants include Senecio plattensis, Achillea millejolium and Erigeron strigosus. The insects will feed on the petioles and flowers of these plants.[6]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q10518159 entry