Three-spined Grass Bug
Stenodema trispinosa (Reuter, 1904)
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Synonyms
Stenodema trispinosum 
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Stenodema trispinosa
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Miridae
Genus: Stenodema
Species:
S. trispinosa
Binomial name
Stenodema trispinosa
Reuter, 1904

Stenodema trispinosa is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described in 1904.[1] It can be found across transcontinental North America Eurasia.[1]

Description

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Species within the genus Stenodema are elongate with a longitudinal furrow between the eyes and are best distinguished by the coarsely and densely pitted prothorax. S. trispinosa is about 8–9 mm long and has three spurs on the hind femora. This distinguishes it from other closely related species, notably S. calcarata which has two femoral spurs.[2][3]

There are two generations per year. Adults which have overwintered and mated in the spring are green with an orange-brown hourglass marking down their back, and those born later in the year are beige or tan. Males are often darker than females.[2]

Range and habitat

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This species has been found across transcontinental North America Eurasia and is commonly observed in grassy fields and wetlands.[4]

Ecology

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Stenodema trispinosa feeds on grasses such as the meadow foxtail, reed canary grass and common reed.[1] They overwinter as adults and emerge in April, and the new generation is complete by August.[5]

Etymology

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The specific name trispinosa means "three-spined" and refers to the three small spines on its femurs.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Stenodema trispinosa – Plant Parasites of Europe". bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  2. ^ "(Miridae) Stenodema trispinosa". www.britishbugs.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  3. ^ "Stenodema laevigata | NatureSpot". www.naturespot.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  4. ^ "Stenodema laevigata | NatureSpot". www.naturespot.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  5. ^ "(Miridae) Stenodema trispinosa". www.britishbugs.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  6. ^ "Species Stenodema trispinosum". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2024-01-19.


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