Oncomeris flavicornis

Oncomeris flavicornis
Oncomeris flavicornis from New Guinea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Tessaratomidae
Genus: Oncomeris
Species:
O. flavicornis
Binomial name
Oncomeris flavicornis
(Guérin-Méneville, 1831)[1]

Oncomeris flavicornis is a species of true bugs belonging to the family Tessaratomidae.[1]

Description

Oncomeris flavicornis can reach a length of about 35–41 millimetres (1.4–1.6 in).[2] This bug shows the typical family shield, robust hind legs, a dark brown body with red markings and yellowish antennae (hence the Latin species name flavicornis, meaning golden horn.[3]

Distribution

This species can be found in New Guinea, Indonesia and Queensland, Australia.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Biolib
  2. ^ Mini beast wildlife
  3. ^ Animalandia
  4. ^ Illustrated catalog of Tessaratomidae


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