Pellaea stictica is a species of stink bug found in temperate areas of the Western Hemisphere, including North America, South America, and the Caribbean. The adults and nymphs are both considered edible insects in Mexico. This species was first described to science in 1851. Its distribution north of Mexico has only recently (as of 2021) extended to California, having previously only been known from Texas.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pellaea stictica being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Pentatomidae
- Genus
- Pellaea
- Species
- Pellaea stictica
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