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Italian striped bug

Italian striped bug

Graphosoma italicum

A species of Graphosoma, Also known as Striped Bug, Italian striped shield bug, Minstrel bug

The bright stripes on the back of the italian striped bug make it easy to identify when spotted climbing on flowers and plants. It is typically found in gardens and meadows in warm, sunny locations. It is most often spotted in the spring and summer. Adults are present throughout the year on the Channel Islands and in Britain.

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Attributes of Italian striped bug
Colors
Black
Yellow
Red
Habitat
Half-shady area; warm area; sunny area; warm slope; meadow
Adult Food Sources
Umbelliferous plants (apiaceae),, wild carrot (daucus carota),, fennel (foeniculum vulgare),, cow parsley (anthriscus sylvestris),, queen anne's lace (ammi majus)
Larva Food Source
Umbelliferous plants (apiaceae),, wild carrot (daucus carota),, fennel (foeniculum vulgare),, cow parsley (anthriscus sylvestris),, queen anne's lace (ammi majus)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Piercing-sucking mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Italian striped bug
G. italicum is distributed across the Western Palearctic and occurs in the entire Mediterranean area, with the northern limit of distribution fluctuating strongly. In recent decades, the northern border in western and central Europe has expanded strongly to the north, so that the species now occurs as far as the North Sea and Baltic Sea (Jutland and southern Sweden). In Germany, the type occurs everywhere with exception of the northwest and is not rare regionally. In Austria, it is widespread, but only locally frequent. The insects populate open to half-shady areas in dry to more humid habitats. The subspecies G. i. sardiniensis occurs only in Sardinia.
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Life Cycle of Italian striped bug
Egg The italian striped bug starts life as an egg. This stage is characterized by a very small, often oval shape, and may have a distinct coloration that camouflages or warns predators. The eggs are usually laid in clusters and do not move.
Nymph After hatching, the italian striped bug nymph resembles a miniature adult but lacks fully developed wings and reproductive organs. It undergoes several molts, increasing in size and gradually gaining adult-like features with each stage.
Adult Emerging from the final molt, the adult italian striped bug has functional wings and reproductive organs. It exhibits sexual dimorphism with variation in size and color between genders. The adult focuses on feeding and reproduction and may disperse to new habitats.
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Predators of Italian striped bug Larvae
Birds, rodents, spiders, predatory beetles
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Predators of Adult Italian striped bug
Birds, rodents, spiders, predatory beetles, mantises
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Interesting Facts About Italian striped bug
Italian striped bug can blend seamlessly with the environment, thanks to its uncanny ability to mimic the texture and color of tree bark when at rest.
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Scientific Classification of Italian striped bug
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Youth Habitat of Italian striped bug
Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Italian striped bug
Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Italian striped bug Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of italian striped bug are usually deposited on the underside of host plant leaves, often in distinct rows or clusters. During its nymph stages, italian striped bug can be found on stems and the underside of leaves of the host plants, such as various herbaceous species and umbellifers, feeding on the sap. The adult italian striped bug, recognized by its distinctive striped pattern, commonly resides on the stems and flowers of the host plants, where it feeds and mates. To find italian striped bug in its different growth and development stages, search on host plants in temperate grasslands, edges of fields, and gardens, carefully inspecting for eggs on the leaves, and look for nymphs and adults on stems and flowers during the warmer months.
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Hurt Plant

When italian striped bug feeds on host plants such as fennel and carrots, it causes harm by sucking plant fluids. This feeding activity results in the degradation of leaves and fruits, leading to potential loss of plant vigor and reduced crop yields. The damage can manifest as discoloration, wilting, or deformation of these plant organs.

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