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Species Details
Homaemus aeneifrons
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Identification7-9 mm. Both Homaemus aeneifrons and H. bijugis may possess paired eliptical patterning on the pronotum immediately behind the eyes, however H. aeneifrons typically lacks the distinct yellow submarginal stripes on the head which are characteristic of H. bijugis (though some faint striping may be present) (McPherson 1982). Additionally, H. aeneifrons is generally somewhat larger than H. bijugis.
Scientific Name
Homaemus aeneifrons
Habitat
Found in weeds, sedges, swampy meadows as well as dry habitats.
Identification
7-9 mm. Both Homaemus aeneifrons and H. bijugis may possess paired eliptical patterning on the pronotum immediately behind the eyes, however H. aeneifrons typically lacks the distinct yellow submarginal stripes on the…
7-9 mm. Both Homaemus aeneifrons and H. bijugis may possess paired eliptical patterning on the pronotum immediately behind the eyes, however H. aeneifrons typically lacks the distinct yellow submarginal stripes on the head which are characteristic of H. bijugis (though some faint striping may be present) (McPherson 1982). Additionally, H. aeneifrons is generally somewhat larger than H. bijugis.
Life History
These insects are believed to overwinter as adults, and are presumed to be univoltine in the northern part of their range (McPherson 1982).
Conservation
This is the most common Scutellerid in Alberta.
Diet Info
Phytophaegous (food plants unknown, but judging by the extent of habitats in which it is found, it is likely a generalist feeder).
Range
Several subspecies in N. America. Two subfam. in Canada: H. aenifrons aenifrons from nw Nova Scotia west to Manitoba, and H. aenifrons consors from Saskatchewan to British Columbia, and north to the Northwest…
Several subspecies in N. America. Two subfam. in Canada: H. aenifrons aenifrons from nw Nova Scotia west to Manitoba, and H. aenifrons consors from Saskatchewan to British Columbia, and north to the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, and Alaska. In Alberta, H. aenifrons has been collected in Edmonton, Cypress Hills, Red Deer (50 % aspen grove), Athabaska, Cochrane foothills, Waterton, Banff and Nordegg (Strickland 1953).
Citation
Page Citation for Homaemus aeneifrons
Page Citation
"Species Details - Homaemus aeneifrons, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2498/9-52013. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
References
Author
Strickland, E. H.
Title
An annotated list of the Hemiptera (s.l.) of Alberta
Publication Date
1953
Series Title
The Canadian Entomologist
Volume
85
Pages
193-214
Author
Froeschner, R. C.
Title
Catalog of the Heteroptera, or True Bugs of Canada and the Continental United States.
Publication Date
1988
Author
Maw, H. E. L., Footit, R. G., Hamilton, K. G. A. and Scudder, G. G. E.
Title
Checklist of the Hemiptera of Canada and Alaska
Publication Date
2000
Pages
220 p.
Author
South African Museum
Title
Family: Scutelleridae (shield-backed bugs)
Publication Date
2000
Author
McPherson, J. E.
Title
The Pentatomoidea (Hemiptera) of Northeastern North America, with emphasis on the fauna of Illinois
Publication Date
1982
Specimen Information
There are 70 specimens of this Species.
UASM1350 - Homaemus aeneifrons
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBryant, Owen
Date Collected1924-06-01
UASM1351 - Homaemus aeneifrons
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1932-08-16
UASM1352 - Homaemus aeneifrons
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1932-08-16
UASM1353 - Homaemus aeneifrons
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1931-06-12
UASM1354 - Homaemus aeneifrons
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByMason, W. R. M.
Date Collected1938-08-04
UASM1355 - Homaemus aeneifrons
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1957-07-27
UASM1356 - Homaemus aeneifrons
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tofield
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1923-08-25