Solenosthedium bilunatum explained

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

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.[2]

Diet

S. bilunatum is known to feed on Schinus molle, Arbutus unedo, Cydonia oblonga and species of the genus Pistacia.[2]

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.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Škorput . Jadranka . Martinović . Matea . van der Heyden . Torsten . Skejo . Josip . Solenosthedium bilunatum (Heteroptera: Scutelleridae) at the Adriatic Coast of Croatia . ResearchGate . Entomologie heute 31 (2019): 25-29 . 4 February 2024 . March 2020.
  2. Web site: Solenosthedium bilunatum . Jungle Dragon . 4 February 2024.