Redescription of the female of Euschistus (Euschistus) rubiginosus Dallas, 1851 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) and records of its crop hosts

Cruces L.; Livia C.; Vergara C. · International Journal of Tropical Insect Science (2026) · DOI: 10.1007/s42690-026-01879-3

Resumen

Euschistus (Euschistus) rubiginosus Dallas, 1851, was originally described from a female specimen collected in Brazil. Male specimens from Peru and Ecuador were described by Rolston in 1984. In the present study, we redescribe the female based on freshly reared individuals and specimens deposited in the Museum of Entomology “Klaus Raven Büller” that were collected from agricultural fields in Peru. The female genitalia are described here for the first time. In addition, we provide new data on its geographical distribution in Peru and crop hosts, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of its pest status. © African Association of Insect Scientists 2026.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina