Sciocoris homalonotus is a species of shield bug belonging to the family Pentatomidae, subfamily Pentatominae. It is approximately 6–7 mm in size. The species was first described by Franz Xaver Fieber in 1851.

Sciocoris homalonotus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Pentatomidae
Genus: Sciocoris
Species:
S. homalonotus
Binomial name
Sciocoris homalonotus
Fieber, 1851

The apex of the chorion is more rounded in respect of Sciocoris microphthalmus Flor, 1860.

It can be found in most of Europe.

References edit

  • Rider D.A., 2004 - Family Pentatomidae - Catalogue of the Heteroptera of the Palaearctic Region

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