Scutelleridae is a family of true bugs. They are commonly known as jewel (stink) bugs or metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. With the name based on the Asian genus Scutellera, they are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the thoracic scutellum into a continuous shield over the abdomen and wings. [1]

Scutelleridae is a family of true bugs. They are commonly known as jewel bugs or metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. They are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the last section of their thorax into a continuous shield over the …

2017年12月10日 · Members of the family Scutelleridae (Heteroptera: Pentatomomorpha: Pentatomoidea) are also called shield bugs because of the greatly enlarged scutellum, or jewel bugs because of the brilliant colours of many species. All scutellerids are phytophagous, feeding on various parts of their host plants.

Calliphara nobilis (commonly known as the mangrove jewel bug, mangrove shield bug, or mangrove stink bug) is a species of jewel bug found in Asia. Like all species of jewel bugs, it is phytophagous, feeding on the leaves, fruit and seeds of its host plants. [2]

2019年3月1日 · Jewel beetles get their name from their brilliant, iridescent colors. Learn about the life cycle, habits, and traits of jewel beetles.

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Jewel Bugs and Shield-backed bugs are plant suckers. They can be distinguished from other bugs by their scutellum completely covered the whole abdomen and wings. This is why sometimes they are miss-recognized as beetle.

Scutelleridae is a family of true bugs. They are commonly known as jewel bugs or metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. They are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the last section of their thorax into a continuous shield over the …

Scutelleridae, commonly known as shield-backed bugs or jewel bugs, belong to the order Hemiptera. They are closely related to stink bugs and are known for their brightly colored, often metallic, exoskeletons that can resemble jewels. Most species within the Scutelleridae family are not currently considered at risk.

Dive into the world of jewel bugs (Scutelleridae) and uncover their stunning colors and patterns. Learn about their unique defense mechanisms and why they're e