Vilius melanopterusStahl, 1863
Basic Information
Classification:
Arthropoda: Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha: Reduviidae: Ectrichodiinae
Residency Status:
Native
Biology/Ecology
Identifying Features:
Body coral-red; Antennae, forewings and legs generally dark brown.
Posterior lobe of pronotum with three longitudinal impressions (one in the middle and one each laterally).
Anterolateral angle of scutellum on each side with a prominent, posteriorly curving tooth
Posterior lobe of pronotum with three longitudinal impressions (one in the middle and one each laterally).
Anterolateral angle of scutellum on each side with a prominent, posteriorly curving tooth
Synonyms
Ectrichoda insignis Walker, 1873
Ectrychodia limbifera Walker, 1873
Ectrichodia melanoptera Walker, 1873
Mendis insignis Lethierry & Severin
Vilius limbifer Lethierry & Severin, 1896