Trichopepla aurora
Size: 8 mm
Description: Tan with distinctive stripes on the basal half of the pronotum. Unlike other stink bugs, the stink bugs in this genus are often covered in small hairs (in Greek, “tricho-” means hair, and “-pepla” means coat). They are closely related to the genus Holcostethus. They are reported to usually occur in groups. Literature regarding behavior or life history is scarce.
Hosts: In Oregon, observed on weedy grasses, but is mostly unknown.
Range: Occurs in California, Oregon, Idaho, South Dakota and Colorado.
Description: Tan with distinctive stripes on the basal half of the pronotum. Unlike other stink bugs, the stink bugs in this genus are often covered in small hairs (in Greek, “tricho-” means hair, and “-pepla” means coat). They are closely related to the genus Holcostethus. They are reported to usually occur in groups. Literature regarding behavior or life history is scarce.
Hosts: In Oregon, observed on weedy grasses, but is mostly unknown.
Range: Occurs in California, Oregon, Idaho, South Dakota and Colorado.