Lygus wagneri
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Lygus wagneri is a species of plant bug belonging to the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae. [1]
Description
Lygus wagneri can reach a length of 5.4–7 millimetres (0.21–0.28 in).[2] These bugs have a golden gray to olive brown coloration, with small reddish areas. Head shows longitudinal dark brown lines between the eyes. The antennae are greyish brown. Scutellum has a W-shaped dark drawing. [3]
This species is extremely similar to Lygus pratensis, although on average it is slightly smaller, with a shorter membrane. The corium is less densely pubescent. [4]
Biology
Lygus wagneri has two generations per year. [2] It has an incomplete metamorphosis, the transition from newly hatched larvae to the sexually mature insects gradually goes through several stages. It is a polyphagous species, mainly feeding on nectar of Tanacetum vulgare and on juices of Asteraceae, Urtica dioica, Rumex obtusifolius, Hieracium and Hypericum. [2]
Distribution and habitat
This species is widespread in most of Europe. [5] It prefers meadows and open, uncultivated localities. [2]
References
- ^ Biolib
- ^ a b c d Commanster
- ^ E. WAGNER and H.H.WEBER Key on Faune de France
- ^ British Bugs
- ^ Fauna europaea
- Coulianos, C.-C. 1998. Annotated Catalogue of the Hemiptera-Heteroptera of Norway. Fauna Norwegia Ser.B 45 (1-2), side 11-39
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