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Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hemiptera
Pentatomidae
Carpocoris
Carpocoris fuscispinus

Carpocoris fuscispinus

Carpocoris fuscispinus
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Summary

Carpocoris fuscispinus is a species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae.

Carpocoris fuscispinus

Carpocoris fuscispinus
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harmful
tree pest
garden pest
crop pest
pest

Scientific classification

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Description

Carpocoris fuscispinus can reach a length of 11–14 millimetres (0.43–0.55 in). The basic colour of the body is quite variable, ranging from greyish yellow to reddish brown, with tiny black dots. It has a sharp angled pronotum, most prominent in the summer than in autumn. Antennae are black.

Ecology

Larvae are polyphagous, but they mainly occur on plants of the families Apiaceae and Asteraceae. Adults are commonly found from June to October. These shield bugs overwinter as adults.

Distribution and habitat

This species is widespread throughout Europe. It mainly occurs in deciduous and mixed forest areas.