Thyanta pallidovirens


Thyanta pallidovirens, the red-shouldered stink bug, is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in Central America and North America.

Subspecies

These three subspecies belong to the species Thyanta pallidovirens:Thyanta pallidovirens pallidovirens Thyanta pallidovirens setosa Ruckes, 1957Thyanta pallidovirens spinosa Ruckes, 1957

Reproduction

Male T. pallidovirens use a pheromone consisting of methyl -2,4,6-decatrienoat and sesquiterpenes to attract females. Both males and females also use vibrational signals to attract mates. Males and females can each produce two different songs.