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Harlequin Bug

Murgantia histrionica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Pentatomidae ›Genus: Murgantia

About

The harlequin cabbage bug (Murgantia histrionica), also known as calico bug, fire bug or harlequin bug, is a black stinkbug of the family Pentatomidae, brilliantly marked with red, orange and yellow markings. It is destructive to cabbage and related plants in tropical America as well as throughout most of North America, especially the warmer parts of the United States. In addition to cabbage it can be a major pest to crops such as broccoli, radishes, and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Harlequin Bug?
The scientific name of Harlequin Bug is Murgantia histrionica.
What kingdom does Harlequin Bug belong to?
Harlequin Bug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Harlequin Bug belong to?
Harlequin Bug belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Harlequin Bug belong to?
Harlequin Bug belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Harlequin Bug belong to?
Harlequin Bug belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does Harlequin Bug belong to?
Harlequin Bug belongs to the family Pentatomidae.
What genus does Harlequin Bug belong to?
Harlequin Bug belongs to the genus Murgantia.