Tetrarthria variegata is a species of plant bug in the family Scutelleridae. It is highly variable in its patterning and coloration and only one species is recognized in the genus. The species is widely distributed in South and Southeast Asia. The genus is unique in the family in having a four-segmented antenna. The coloration varies, some forms being a uniform creamy brown while others are patterned, and in the past several of the colour forms were described as species. It feeds on many agricultural crop plants where it is considered as a pest. The species is widely distributed within Asia and spreads with agriculture. They have been seen as far east as Japan.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Tetrarthria variegata 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
- Scutelleridae
- Genus
- Tetrarthria
- Species
- Tetrarthria variegata
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