Thaumastocoris peregrinus(THMCPE)
Overview Code created in: 2011-11-23
- EPPO Code: THMCPE
- Preferred name: Thaumastocoris peregrinus
- Authority: Carpintero & Dellappé
Thaumastocoris peregrinus is a sap-sucking insect which feeds on eucalyptus leaves. It originates from Australia and has been introduced into other regions of the world showing an invasive behaviour. It is considered as a threat to the forest sector (stunted growth, tree mortality).
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| bronze bug | English |
| chinche de los eucalyptus | Spanish (AR) |
| cimicetta della bronzatura dell’Eucalipto | Italian |
| percevejo bronzeado | Portuguese (BR) |
Kingdom
Animalia (
1ANIMK )
Phylum
Arthropoda (
1ARTHP )
Subphylum
Hexapoda (
1HEXAQ )
Class
Insecta (
1INSEC )
Order
Hemiptera (
1HEMIO )
Suborder
Heteroptera (
1HETER )
Family
Thaumastocoridae (
1THAUF )