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Stictopleurus crassicornis

Stictopleurus crassicornis

A species of Stictopleurus

Stictopleurus crassicornis can reach a length of 6.7–8.2 millimetres (0.26–0.32 in). These bugs have a punctuated pronotum, a banded connexivum and a rounded or pointed tip of the scutellum. The body is brown and the abdomen is often greenish. In the anterior margin of the pronotum there are two small dark brown markings quite difficult to discern.

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Attributes of Stictopleurus crassicornis
Habitat
Meadow
Adult Food Sources
Plant sap, seeds, flowers, plant shoots, herbaceous vegetation
Larva Food Source
Plant sap, seeds of herbaceous plants, flower buds, young leaves, herbaceous stems
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
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Distribution Area of Stictopleurus crassicornis
This species is widespread in most of Europe and in Northern Asia (excluding China). The preferred habitats are meadows.
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Life Cycle of Stictopleurus crassicornis
Egg The eggs of stictopleurus crassicornis are usually laid on the underside of leaves or in clusters. These eggs are small and may be cylindrical or rounded, sometimes with a cap-like structure, and can vary in color.
Nymph Upon hatching, nymphs of stictopleurus crassicornis resemble miniature adults but lack fully developed wings and reproductive organs. They undergo several molts, with each instar growing in size and complexity. Color changes can be seen as they mature.
Adult Emerging as an adult, stictopleurus crassicornis's development is highlighted by the acquisition of wings and reproductive capabilities. The adult insect displays a hardened exoskeleton and distinct coloration, engaging in feeding, mating, and dispersal.
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Interesting Facts About Stictopleurus crassicornis
Stictopleurus crassicornis has unique communication abilities, using vibrations transmitted through plant stems to interact with potential mates.
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Scientific Classification of Stictopleurus crassicornis
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Youth Habitat of Stictopleurus crassicornis
Grasslands and Prairies, Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Adult Habitat of Stictopleurus crassicornis
Grasslands and Prairies, Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas
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When is the Best Time to Observe Stictopleurus crassicornis
The suitable time to find stictopleurus crassicornis would be during daylight hours when they are most active, especially in warm seasons.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Stictopleurus crassicornis
Optimal weather to find stictopleurus crassicornis includes warm temperatures and low wind conditions, as they prefer stable and warm environments.
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How and Where Can You Find Stictopleurus crassicornis at Different Life Stages
Egg Stictopleurus crassicornis eggs are often laid in clusters on host plants. Look for tiny, barrel-shaped eggs on the underside of leaves or in the crevices of the plant's stems.
Nymph Stictopleurus crassicornis nymphs resemble small, wingless adults and can be found on or near host plants. Search by carefully examining the stems, leaves, and flowers of potential host plants for small, active insects.
Adult Stictopleurus crassicornis adults can be found on host plants or sometimes on the ground. To locate them, gently sweep through vegetation with a net or inspect the plants visually during warm parts of the day.
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