Heterogaster artemisiae is a species of seed bug in the family Heterogastridae. It found in much of Europe, in North Africa (Algeria, Morocco), the Canary Islands, and in central to western Asia (Turkey, Syria, Turkestan, Iran). It has been reported as a pest of common thyme in Hungary.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Heterogaster artemisiae 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
- Heterogastridae
- Genus
- Heterogaster
- Species
- Heterogaster artemisiae
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