Choerocoris paganus

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Choerocoris paganus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Scutelleridae
Genus: Choerocoris
Species:
C. paganus
Binomial name
Choerocoris paganus
(Fabricius, 1775)

Choerocoris paganus, also known as the red jewel bug, is a species of true bug in the family Scutelleridae.[1] They are generally not harmful, but can exude noxious chemicals. They are found in woodlands and scrublands of Australia.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Choerocoris paganus (Fabricius, 1775)". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2023-01-10.