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sweet potato bug

Physomerus grossipes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Coreidae ›Genus: Physomerus

About

The sweetpotato bug (Physomerus grossipes) is a species of hemipterans in the family Coreidae. Native to Southeast Asia, the species has immigrated to the Pacific Islands. Frequently laying its eggs on the same Leguminosae and Convolvulaceae plants on which it feeds, the female of P. grossipes is very protective of her young, notably guarding both eggs and nymphs from predators.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sweet potato bug?
The scientific name of sweet potato bug is Physomerus grossipes.
What kingdom does sweet potato bug belong to?
sweet potato bug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does sweet potato bug belong to?
sweet potato bug belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does sweet potato bug belong to?
sweet potato bug belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does sweet potato bug belong to?
sweet potato bug belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does sweet potato bug belong to?
sweet potato bug belongs to the family Coreidae.
What genus does sweet potato bug belong to?
sweet potato bug belongs to the genus Physomerus.