Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug

cosmopepla lintneriana

The Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug, Cosmopepla lintneriana, is a small, striking insect native to North America, known for its distinctive coloration and defense mechanisms. Despite its 'stink bug' common name, which hints at its chemical defense, it is a fascinating herbivore that plays a role in various ecosystems. Its vibrant warning colors make it easily recognizable, serving as a deterrent to potential predators. This species is an excellent example of aposematism in the insect world, where bright patterns signal unpalatability or toxicity. It is commonly found in gardens, meadows, and along forest edges, making it a frequent encounter for nature enthusiasts.

生息地: Found in a variety of open and semi-open habitats including meadows, prairies, forest edges, gardens, and disturbed areas where its host plants are abundant.

外見

This small stink bug is shield-shaped, typically measuring between 5 to 8 millimeters in length. Its body is predominantly black with vivid red or orange markings. The most prominent feature is the two bright red or orange spots located on its scutellum (the triangular plate between the wing bases), which give it its 'twice-stabbed' name. It also commonly has a red or orange band across its pronotum (the segment behind the head) and sometimes additional red markings along the margins of its abdomen. Its antennae are segmented and black, and its legs are also black.

界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Hemiptera科Pentatomidae属Cosmopepla

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

スナップ

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おもしろい事実

Despite its 'stink bug' name, its vibrant red and black warning coloration makes it one of the more attractive members of its family.

Like other true bugs (Order Hemiptera), it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts, which it uses to feed on plant sap.

The 'twice-stabbed' part of its name refers to the two prominent red spots on its scutellum, which resemble small stab wounds.

They are often observed basking in sunlight on their host plants, likely to aid in thermoregulation and metabolism.

特殊能力

When threatened, the Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug releases a foul-smelling chemical from glands on its thorax. This noxious odor serves as an effective deterrent against most predators.

Its striking black and red/orange patterns are a classic example of aposematism. These bright warning colors signal to potential predators that the bug is unpalatable or toxic, reducing the likelihood of attack.

Adults of this species exhibit overwintering behavior, seeking shelter in protected locations such as under leaf litter, bark, or rocks to survive the colder months. This allows them to emerge and reproduce in the spring.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 0 cm
翼開長: 1 cm
体重: 0.00005-0.00015 kg
寿命: 0-1 年
一度の産卵数: 20-50
抱卵期間: 4-10 日

食性と食事

The Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug is a herbivorous insect that feeds on the sap of various herbaceous plants, using its piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract fluids.

年齢による違い: Nymphs and adults share similar dietary preferences, both feeding on plant sap from a variety of herbaceous plants.

主な食物

Mint (Mentha spp.)
Thistle (Cirsium spp.)
Goldenrod (Solidago spp.)
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Aster (Aster spp.)

採餌方法

Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

A common avian predator of insects, including stink bugs.

eaten by

Orb Weaver Spider

Araneidae family

A generalist predatory spider that might ensnare or ambush various insects.

host plant

Wild Mint

Mentha arvensis

One of the primary host plants from which the bug draws sap.

host plant

Canada Thistle

Cirsium arvense

A common herbaceous plant that serves as a food source for the bug.

特徴

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別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。

よくある質問

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bugを見分けるには？

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bugを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bugの長さは何ですか？

0 cm

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bugの翼開長は何ですか？

1 cm

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bugの体重は何ですか？

0.00005-0.00015 kg

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bugの寿命は何ですか？

0-1 年

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bugは何を食べますか？

The Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug is a herbivorous insect that feeds on the sap of various herbaceous plants, using its piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract fluids.

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bugは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in a variety of open and semi-open habitats including meadows, prairies, forest edges, gardens, and disturbed areas where its host plants are abundant.

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bugはどのように狩りをしますか？

Foraging