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Cosmopepla intergressa

Cosmopepla intergressa

The Cosmopepla intergressa, also known as the grasshopper, is a fun little insect that hops around in fields and gardens. They are known for their bright colors and can jump really far!

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Cosmopepla intergressa is a small, shield-shaped stink bug with a glossy black body. It features striking bright red or orange markings, including a distinctive band across its back and spots along its sides, making it visually stand out from plain bugs.

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Cosmopepla intergressa
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Cosmopepla intergressa

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

It grows up through stages that look like tiny versions of the adults!

Its bright colors are a warning sign to hungry predators to stay away!

Its scientific name means 'ornamented robe,' describing its fancy colorful pattern.

This bug can survive winter by finding shelter and becoming dormant as an adult.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Stink Spray Defense

Cosmopepla intergressa can release a foul-smelling liquid when threatened, because it has special glands that help them deter predators.

Fähigkeit

Plant Juice Sipper

Cosmopepla intergressa has a specialized straw-like mouthpart called a rostrum, which helps them pierce plants and suck out their juices.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
10-14 mm
Größe
5-7 mm
Lebenserwartung
30-90 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit
2 km/h
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

This colorful bug sips juices from plants using its straw-like mouthparts.

Hauptnahrung

  • Monarda fistulosa
  • Mentha spicata
  • Solidago canadensis
  • Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Birds often find these bugs despite their warning colors.

eaten by

Flower Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

Spiders ambush insects on flowers.

eats

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

It feeds on the sap of this plant.

eats

Spearmint

Mentha spicata

This bug uses its mouthparts to sip mint plant juices.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Be gentle if you see a grasshopper. They are delicate and can easily get hurt.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Cosmopepla intergressa?

10-14 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Cosmopepla intergressa?

5-7 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Cosmopepla intergressa?

30-90 Tage

Was ist der/die/das fluggeschwindigkeit von Cosmopepla intergressa?

2 km/h

Was frisst Cosmopepla intergressa?

This colorful bug sips juices from plants using its straw-like mouthparts.

Wo findet man Cosmopepla intergressa normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt Cosmopepla intergressa?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Cosmopepla intergressa?

6

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