Comparative morphology of the odoriferous system in three predatory stink bugs (Heteroptera: Asopinae)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00709-017-1087-y
Abstract: The metathoracic scent system in Heteroptera produces and releases defensive volatile compounds. The odor produced by predatory stink bugs differs from phytophagous bugs, suggesting a variation between the structure and function of the metathoracic scent… read more here.
Keywords: system; scent; odoriferous system; stink bugs ... See more keywords
The Predatory Stink Bug Arma custos (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Produces a Complex Proteinaceous Venom to Overcome Caterpillar Prey
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DOI: 10.3390/biology12050691
Abstract: Simple Summary We studied the salivary venom of a predatory stink bug, which captures prey by injecting venom through their specialized stylets. We aimed to understand the composition and function of the salivary venom, which… read more here.
Keywords: salivary venom; predatory stink; stink bug; venom ... See more keywords
First record of the predatory stink bug species Picromerusgriseus (Dallas) (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Pentatomidae, Asopinae) in Japan, with an illustrated key to the Japanese species of the genus Picromerus Amyot & Serville
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DOI: 10.3897/bdj.11.e105293
Abstract: Abstract Background The predatory stink bug genus Picromerus Amyot & Serville, 1843 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Pentatomidae, Asopinae) comprises 11 species found in the Northern Hemisphere. In Japan, two species have been recorded to date. However, an… read more here.
Keywords: genus picromerus; illustrated key; predatory stink; stink bug ... See more keywords