Capsus ater (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Miridae)


Male

Female

Length: Male 5.4-6.5mm, Female 5.1-6.1mm
Egg Nymph Adult
(Winter) May - June June - September
(Earliest: 16.6)

Biotopes:
Meadows

Hedge Rows
Food:
Many Poaceae Juices

Tanacetum vulgare Nectar
Possible Food:
Agrostis Juices
Parasitoids:
Peristenus pallipes Larva

British Bugs: Capsus ater
Insektenbox: Schwarzrote Weichwanze
Plant Parasites of Europe: Capsus ater


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