Leptoglossus fulvicornis
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| Leptoglossus fulvicornis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Heteroptera |
| Family: | Coreidae |
| Genus: | Leptoglossus |
| Species: | L. fulvicornis |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptoglossus fulvicornis (Westwood, 1842) | |
Leptoglossus fulvicornis is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3][4]
The species is a specialist on magnolia fruit.[5] Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves, and instars and adults feed on magnolia fruit and seeds.[5]