Oncomeris flavicornis
Appearance
Oncomeris flavicornis | |
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Oncomeris flavicornis from New Guinea | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hemiptera |
Suborder: | Heteroptera |
Family: | Tessaratomidae |
Genus: | Oncomeris |
Species: | O. flavicornis
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Binomial name | |
Oncomeris flavicornis (Guérin-Méneville, 1831)[1]
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Oncomeris flavicornis is a species of true bugs belonging to the family Tessaratomidae.[1]
Description
[edit]Oncomeris flavicornis can reach a length of about 35–41 millimetres (1.4–1.6 in).[2] This bug shows the typical family shield, robust hind legs, a dark brown body with red markings and yellowish antennae (hence the Latin species name flavicornis, meaning golden horn.[3]
Distribution
[edit]This species can be found in New Guinea, Indonesia and Queensland, Australia.[4]
References
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