Cuspicona simplex

in Nature Observer2 months ago
Latin NameObservation dateLocation
Cuspicona simplexSeptember 30 2024Buket Alue Puteh, Aceh, Indonesia

Cuspicona simply Cuspicona simplex has a unique appearance, with a slender body shape and a relatively green color, but because its body color is green, this insect is often difficult to recognize and find in its natural habitat, they use body color to camouflage with the surrounding plants, this is natural properties possessed by Cuspicona simplex.

Apart from sucking sap, Cuspicona simplex is also known as a hunter of other small insects. By using the proboscis, Cuspicona simplex can suck the liquid from its prey such as small striped insects and some aphids, and this is also what has established Cuspicona simplex as a biological controller. effective for reducing pests that damage plants, if seen from a behavioral perspective, Cuspicona simplex can be considered a hunting and attractive insect.



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PhotographyCuspicona simplex
LocationBuket Alue Puteh
Photographer@lightofhope


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