Red-shouldered Bug

Jadera haematoloma

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia β€ΊPhylum: Arthropoda β€ΊClass: Insecta β€ΊOrder: Hemiptera β€ΊFamily: Rhopalidae β€ΊGenus: Jadera

About

Jadera haematoloma, the red-shouldered bug, goldenrain-tree bug or soapberry bug is a species of true bug that lives throughout the United States and south to northern South America. It feeds on seeds within the soapberry plant family, Sapindaceae, and is known to rapidly adapt to feeding on particular hosts. People often confuse this species with the boxelder bug.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-shouldered Bug?
The scientific name of Red-shouldered Bug is Jadera haematoloma.
What kingdom does Red-shouldered Bug belong to?
Red-shouldered Bug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Red-shouldered Bug belong to?
Red-shouldered Bug belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Red-shouldered Bug belong to?
Red-shouldered Bug belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Red-shouldered Bug belong to?
Red-shouldered Bug belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does Red-shouldered Bug belong to?
Red-shouldered Bug belongs to the family Rhopalidae.
What genus does Red-shouldered Bug belong to?
Red-shouldered Bug belongs to the genus Jadera.