Coptosoma xanthogramma | |
---|---|
Coptosoma xanthogramma in Hawaii | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hemiptera |
Suborder: | Heteroptera |
Family: | Plataspidae |
Genus: | Coptosoma |
Species: | C. xanthogramma
|
Binomial name | |
Coptosoma xanthogramma (White, 1884)
|
Coptosoma xanthogramma is a species of true bugs belonging to the family Plataspidae and sub-order Heteroptera. It is commonly known as the black stink bug.[1]
It is endemic to Asia and has been found on Luzon in the Philippines, Oahu in Hawaii, Guam and Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands.[2] It is an invasive pest, feeding on legumes and similar plants.