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simple (gradual)
metamorphosis |
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fore wing is
half & half (click to expand/collapse)
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base is
hardened, end is membranous |
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hind wind all
membranous and shorter |
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forewings
overlap as a “X”, flat over back |
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mouth is piercing-sucking (cone & seed),
arises from front of head and points backwards
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most feed on
plant juices |
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some feed on
blood of mammals or birds |
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some are
predators of other insects (ambush & assasin bugs) |
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note triangle
between the bases of the wings |
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many species
emit a distinctive (obnoxious) odour if threatened, i.e. stink bugs ...
that's Luc on the left
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