[Three new color patterns of nymphs of Arvelius albopunctatus (De Geer) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)].
Arvelius albopunctatus (De Geer) is widely distributed in the Neotropical region, being an important pest of Solanaceae. Color variation of nymphs was described for this and other pentatomid species and their knowledge is essential for an early identification. From December 2005 to July 2006 nymphs and adults of A. albopunctatus were collected in forest fragments in Criciúma, Içara, Maracajá and Araranguá (SC, Brazil). Known morphs of nymphs of both 4th and 5th instars were observed, as well as three new morphs, here described and named red morph (4th and 5th instars), green morph (4th and 5th instars) and orange morph (5th instar).
Campos
Luiz A
LA
Depto Ciências Biológicas, Univ do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, SC, Brazil. lac@unesc.net
Teixeira
Renato A
RA
de S Martins
Fernanda
F
D000818:Animals; D003116:Color; D006430:Hemiptera / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000254:growth & development