DYSTUS PUBERULUS STAaL (HETEROPTERA: SCUTELLERIDAE) A SHIELD BUG ASSOCIATED WITH FIGS IN MEXICO

The life cycle of Dystus puberulus Staal, including all developmental stages, is described and notes on its biology are provided. The association of this rare species of Scutelleridae with several species of Ficus is reported for first time. Nymphs and adults of this species feed on the immature fru...

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Published inThe Florida entomologist Vol. 87; no. 4; pp. 528 - 532
Main Author Cervantes Peredo, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.12.2004
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Dystus puberulus
Ficus
Scutelleridae
Mexico
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Summary:The life cycle of Dystus puberulus Staal, including all developmental stages, is described and notes on its biology are provided. The association of this rare species of Scutelleridae with several species of Ficus is reported for first time. Nymphs and adults of this species feed on the immature fruits, which resembles them in shape and color. Nymphs and adults are densely setose, with slightly flattened antenna, characteristics that are unusual in Scutelleridae.Original Abstract: RESUMENEl ciclo de vida de Dystus puberulus Staal, incluyendo todos los estadios de desarrollo, es descrito y se anexan notas acerca de su biologia. La asociacion de esta rara especie de Scutelleridae con varias especies de Ficus se reporta por primera vez. Ninfas y adultos de esta especie se alimentan de los frutos inmaduros, y se les asemejan en forma y color. Ninfas y adultos muestran una densa cubierta de sedas, con antenas ligeramente aplanadas, caracteristicas inusuales en Scutelleridae.Translation provided by the author.
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ISSN:0015-4040
DOI:10.1043/0015-4040(2004)087<0528:DPSHSA>2.0.CO;2