Calocoris alpestris
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| Calocoris alpestris (Rudolf Meyer-Dür, 1843)
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Calocoris alpestris is a species of bug in the subfamily Mirinae of the family Miridae.
Distribution and habitat[]
This species is distributed in most of Europe. It is normally found in meadows, damp woodlands and in deciduous forests, preferably in the mountains (up to 2000 m). .[1][2]
Description[]
Calocoris alpestris can reach a length of 9–11 millimetres (0.35–0.43 in). These large size plant bugs are entirely green, with a very elongate shape. The 1st antennal segment is very long. The base of the scutellum and thin collar behind the head may be dark.[2][3]
This species is very similar to Calocoris affinis, but it shows a gray-whitish membrane, with darker veining and the 1st antennal segment is usually dark in the basal part.[4]
Biology[]
Adults can be found from May to August.[2] These bugs are polyphagous, feeding in many different plant species, mainly on Urtica dioica (juices) and Heracleum sphondylium (nectar).[3]
References[]
- ^ "Fauna europaea". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
- ^ a b c British Bugs
- ^ a b "Commanster". Archived from the original on 2016-12-30. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
- ^ Natura Mediterraneo
External links[]
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