Solenosthedium bilunatum (Lefebvre, 1827) is a animal in the Scutelleridae family, order Hemiptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Solenosthedium bilunatum (Lefebvre, 1827) (Solenosthedium bilunatum (Lefebvre, 1827))
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Solenosthedium bilunatum (Lefebvre, 1827)

Solenosthedium bilunatum (Lefebvre, 1827)

Solenosthedium bilunatum is a Mediterranean jewel bug with a fully abdomen-covering scutellum and distinctive large yellow spots.

Family
Genus
Solenosthedium
Order
Hemiptera
Class
Insecta

About Solenosthedium bilunatum (Lefebvre, 1827)

Solenosthedium bilunatum is a species of jewel bug. The scutellum of these jewel bugs completely covers their abdomen, and bears two large, oval, yellow spots. The body of Solenosthedium bilunatum ranges in color from light brown to reddish-brown. This species has a Mediterranean distribution. It is commonly found in North Africa and Sicily, and also occurs in other locations including Greece, Lebanon, and Croatia.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Hemiptera Scutelleridae Solenosthedium

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