Megymenum affine

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Megymenum affine
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Dinidoridae
Genus: Megymenum
Species:
M. affine
Binomial name
Megymenum affine
Boisduval, 1835

Megymenum affine, the Cucurbit shield bug or pumpkin bug, is a species of true bug found in Australia and the Philippines. [1] [2]

Description

M. affine's body (not including the antennae) is about 2–3 cm (0.79–1.18 in) in length. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Species: Megymenum affine (Cucurbit Shield Bug)". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  2. ↑ "Cucurbit Shield Bug (Megymenum affine)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Megymenum Pumpkin Bug | Project Noah". projectnoah.org. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
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