Alcaeorrhynchus grandis

The Alcaeorrhynchus grandis is a genus species of the family Pentatomidae. Also known as Giant Strong-nosed Stink Bug, the Alcaeorrhynchus grandis can be found through Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and the southern United States.[1] As a predator, this stink bug can follow frass trails created by prey.[2]

Alcaeorrhynchus grandis
Nymph
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Genus:
Alcaeorrhynchus
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A. grandis
Binomial name
Alcaeorrhynchus grandis
(Dallas, 1851)

References

  1. Richman, David; Mead, Frank. "Predatory Stink Bug, Alcaeorrhynchuhs grandis (Dallas) (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae)".
  2. McLain, D. K. (1979). "Terrestrial Trail-Following by Three Species of Predatory Stink Bugs". The Florida Entomologist. 62 (2): 152–154. doi:10.2307/3494095. ISSN 0015-4040. Retrieved 2 January 2023.


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