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Bolaca Pallidus
''Bolaca'' is a genus of Pentatomoidea, shield-bugs in the subfamily Pentatominae, erected by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1867. It is the type genus of the Tribe (biology), tribe Amyntorini, after its synonym ''Amyntor''. ''B. unicolor'' can be found in the Palearctic realm. Species ''BioLib''BioLib.cz genus ''Bolaca'' Walker, 1867 includes: # ''Bolaca pallidus'' Breddin, 1900 # ''Bolaca unicolor'' Walker, 1867 References External links * Pentatomidae genera Pentatominae {{Pentatomoidea-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pentatomoidea
The Pentatomoidea are a superfamily of insects in the Heteroptera suborder of the Hemiptera order. As Hemiptera, they share a common arrangement of sucking mouthparts. The roughly 7000 species under Pentatomoidea are divided into 21 families (16 extant and 5 extinct). Among these are the stink bugs and shield bugs, jewel bugs, giant shield bugs, and burrower bugs. Description The Pentatomoidea are characterised by a well-developed scutellum (the hardened extension of the thorax over the abdomen). It can be triangular to semielliptical in shape. The antennae typically have five segments. The tarsi usually have two or three segments. Shield bugs have prothoracic glands (in their thoraces, between the first and second pair of legs) that produce a foul-smelling liquid, which is used defensively to deter potential predators and is sometimes released when the bugs are handled. These prothoracic glands are also present in the nymphs, which are similar to adults except smal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
