
Identified by: .ĭeb says, “I thought it was beautiful, markings so striking.” Each antenna of the female (but not the male) have a flat, somewhat diamond-shaped disk. Its hemelytra (forewings) have a thicker part with yellow veining, and a more membranous part with much finer veining, as seen here. It can grow to nearly 2 inches (5 cm) long.

□ The adult giant mesquite bug is a large bug. Giant mesquite bug, female, Thasus neocalifornicus, subfamily Coreinae, family Coreidae. Funny I’ve never seen one of these before, as I’ve lived in this house 12 years.” Identified by: .Ĭarol says, “I have a big old mesquite tree in the back yard. Their bright colors warn birds to stay away. □ The nymphs of this giant mesquite bug can give off a bad-tasting secretion to help protect them from enemies, such as birds. Giant mesquite bug, nymph (immature), Thasus neocalifornicus, subfamily Coreinae, family Coreidae. Location: Fortin de las Flores, Veracruz, Mexico. This is why scientists use scientific names instead, so there is no confusion which species they mean. □ Several species go by the common name of giant mesquite bugs.

Giant mesquite bug, nymph (immature), in the genus Thasus, possibly a color variation of Thasus acutangulus, subfamily Coreinae, family Coreidae. Order Hemiptera: the true bugs - Examplesįamilies represented - (current page): It’s always possible that we made a mistake, however, so if you see a misidentification, please contact us and we will correct it. *** Note: does its best to include correct identifications of insect photos.
