Solenosthedium_bilunatum

<i>Solenosthedium bilunatum</i>

Solenosthedium bilunatum

Species of jewel bug

Solenosthedium bilunatum is a species of jewel bug in the subfamily Elvisurinae.[1] It is the only species of its subfamily found in Europe, and, measuring 12 to 16 millimetres (0.47 to 0.63 in), they are somewhat big for their group.[2]

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Description

The scutellum completely covers the abdomen of these jewel bugs, having two oval-shaped, yellow-colored, and big spots on it, and, the body of S. bilunatum can be anywhere from light to reddish-brown.[3]

Diet

S. bilunatum is known to feed on Schinus molle, Arbutus unedo, Cydonia oblonga and species of the genus Pistacia.[3]

Distribution

Having a Mediterranean distribution, you can commonly find S. bilunatum in North Africa and Sicily. It is also found in various other locations such as Greece, Lebanon and Croatia.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Solenosthedium bilunatum". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  2. [2]
    Škorput, Jadranka; Martinović, Matea; van der Heyden, Torsten; Skejo, Josip (March 2020). "Solenosthedium bilunatum (Heteroptera: Scutelleridae) at the Adriatic Coast of Croatia". ResearchGate. Entomologie heute 31 (2019): 25-29. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Solenosthedium bilunatum". Jungle Dragon. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
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