Species Details
Homaemus bijugis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Identification5.7-8 mm. Both Homaemus aenifrons and H. bijugis may possess paired eliptical patterning on the pronotum immediately behind the eyes, however H. aenifrons 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. aenifrons is generally somewhat larger than H. bijugis.
Scientific Name
Homaemus bijugis
Identification
5.7-8 mm. Both Homaemus aenifrons and H. bijugis may possess paired eliptical patterning on the pronotum immediately behind the eyes, however H. aenifrons typically lacks the distinct yellow submarginal stripes on the…
5.7-8 mm. Both Homaemus aenifrons and H. bijugis may possess paired eliptical patterning on the pronotum immediately behind the eyes, however H. aenifrons 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. aenifrons is generally somewhat larger than H. bijugis.
Life History
It appears that this species overwinters as adults and is univoltine (McPherson 1982).
Diet Info
Phytophagous. This species has been collected from various plants, including timothy grass, alfalfa, wheat, prairie and blue-grass pastures at forest-edges, and on other grasses (McPherson 1982).
Range
Found throughout the United States, while in Canada only known from British Columbia, Alberta (1 specimen in the Strickland Museum from Medicine Hat), Saskatchewan and Manitoba (McPherson 1982).
Citation
Page Citation for Homaemus bijugis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Homaemus bijugis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2499. Accessed 19 Apr. 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
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 2 specimens of this Species.
UASM1280 - Homaemus bijugis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, J. L.
Date Collected1940-07-31
UASM1281 - Homaemus bijugis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Nebraska, Lancaster county, Lincoln
Date Collected1923-11-20