Kaalilude – Eurydema oleracea
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Description
The rape bug Eurydema oleraceum belongs to the true bug family Pentatomidae and it is 5.0 to 7.0 mm in length. It is metallic green, bluish or purple and may have either white-yellow or reddish patterns and the shape and number of patterns vary between individuals.
Description text authors:
Liina Leivonmaa, B.Sc., University of Helsinki
Heidi Viljanen, Ph.D., Luomus, University of Helsinki
Observations in Finland
The map represents observations of this taxon, but it may not be used as a distribution map.
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Observations
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Species card
Checklist
FinBIF master checklist
Scientific name
Eurydema oleracea
Author
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Vernacular names
- kaalilude (Finnish)
- rapssugare (Swedish)
Identifier
http://tun.fi/MX.230555
Taxon rank
Occurrence in Finland
Status in Finland
Finnish Regional Red List Category
- 2019
- 2010
- 2000
Experts
- Anders Albrecht
- Heidi Viljanen
DNA barcode sequences
Informal groups
- Insects and arachnids
- MVL.34
- Heteropterans
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