Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 358

The species Gonocerus acuteangulatus was described in 1778 and is commonly found in the Mediterranean region, Central Asia, and parts of northwestern Europe. They inhabit dry and warm environments with specific types of plants. These bugs are medium-sized, speckled reddish-brown, and feed on ripe fruits. They can be harmful to hazel and pistachio plants and can transmit a fungus called Nematospora coryli.