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Thyanta pallidovirens

Thyanta pallidovirens, the red-shouldered stink bug, is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in Central America and North America.

Subspecies

These three subspecies belong to the species Thyanta pallidovirens:

  • Thyanta pallidovirens pallidovirens <small>(StÃ¥l, 1859)</small>
  • Thyanta pallidovirens setosa <small>Ruckes, 1957</small>
  • Thyanta pallidovirens spinosa <small>Ruckes, 1957</small>

Reproduction

Male T. pallidovirens use a pheromone consisting of methyl (E,Z,Z)-2,4,6-decatrienoat and sesquiterpenes to attract females. Both males and females also use vibrational signals (songs) to attract mates. Males and females can each produce two different songs.

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