Phyllomorpha laciniata
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hemiptera |
Suborder: | Heteroptera |
Family: | Coreidae |
Genus: | Phyllomorpha |
Species: | P. laciniata
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Binomial name | |
Phyllomorpha laciniata (Villers, 1789)
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Phyllomorpha laciniata (the golden egg bug) is a species of coreid bug, and one of only two members of the genus Phyllomorpha. They are specific to the host plant Paronychia argentea.[1] It is noted for its habit of laying its eggs on other members of its species, who act as mobile nests (oviposition substrate). These co-opted egg carriers provide more protection for the eggs than laying them at static locations on plant leaves or stems.[1][2] While Phyllomorpha laciniata females can and do lay eggs on their host plant, the availability of suitable egg carriers seems to stimulate the deposition of mature eggs.[3]
References
- ^ a b Reguera, Piedad; Gomendio, Montserrat (1999). "Predation costs associated with parental care in the golden egg bug Phyllomorpha laciniata (Heteroptera: Coreidae)". Behavioral Ecology. 10 (5): 541–544. doi:10.1093/beheco/10.5.541.
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External links
- "species Phyllomorpha laciniata (Villers, 1789)". Coreoidea Species File (Version 5.0/5.0).