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Harmostes reflexulus

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Harmostes reflexulus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Rhopalidae
Genus: Harmostes
Species:
H. reflexulus
Binomial name
Harmostes reflexulus
(Say, 1832)

Harmostes reflexulus is a species of scentless plant bug in the family Rhopalidae. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America.[1][2][3][4]

Description

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Harmostes reflexulus are small bugs. They can grow up to 8.3 mm (0.33 in).[5]

Ecology

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Harmostes reflexulus are most commonly found on herbs and flowers in fields.[3] Host plants include Senecio plattensis, Achillea millefolium and Erigeron strigosus. The insects will feed on the petioles and flowers of these plants.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Harmostes reflexulus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  2. ^ "Harmostes reflexulus". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  3. ^ Webb, Nick; Eades, David C. (2019). "species Harmostes reflexulus (Say, 1832)". Coreoidea species file online, Version 5.0. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  4. ^ "Harmostes (Harmostes) reflexulus". Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  5. ^ Yonke, T. R.; Walker, D. L. (1970). "Field History, Parasites, and Biology of Harmostes reflexulus (Say) (Hemiptera: Rhopalidae)". Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. 43 (4): 444–450. ISSN 0022-8567. JSTOR 25082360.
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