Harmostes reflexulus (Say, 1832) is a animal in the Rhopalidae family, order Hemiptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Harmostes reflexulus (Say, 1832)

Harmostes reflexulus (Say, 1832)

Harmostes reflexulus is a small bug species that grows up to 8.3 mm long, found feeding on certain field herbs and flowers.

Family
Genus
Harmostes
Order
Hemiptera
Class
Insecta

About Harmostes reflexulus (Say, 1832)

Harmostes reflexulus (Say, 1832) is a species of small bug. Adult individuals of this species can reach a maximum length of 8.3 mm (0.33 in). In terms of ecology, Harmostes reflexulus is most often encountered on herbs and flowers growing in fields. Its recorded host plants are Senecio plattensis, Achillea millefolium, and Erigeron strigosus. These bugs feed on the petioles and flowers of their host plants.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Hemiptera Rhopalidae Harmostes

More from Rhopalidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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