Closterotomus ventralis explained

Closterotomus ventralis is a species of plant bugs belonging to the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae.^{[1] [2]}

Distribution

This species can be found in the southern Europe (Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, North Macedonia, Romania, Slovenia and Spain).^{[3] [4]}

Description

Closterotomus ventralis can reach a length of 6-. The body is mainly black, as are the head and the antennae. The second antennal segment is larger in the distal part. The legs are reddish or brown-red.^[5]

Biology

These bugs feed on Rubus species.^[4]

References

• Kerzhner I.M. & Josifov M. - Family Miridae in Catalogue of the Heteroptera of the Palaearctic Region 3: 1-446. 1999

External links

• Galerie-insecte
• Insectarium virtual

Notes and References

1. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id72612/ Biolib
2. http://ftp.funet.fi/index/Tree_of_life/insecta/heteroptera/cimicomorpha/miridae/closterotomus/ Funet
3. https://fauna-eu.org/cdm_dataportal/taxon/1b5d8b6d-3006-45ba-9b18-103b806e6f80 Fauna europaea
4. http://www.library.amnh.org/pbi/library/0910-046.pdf On-line Systematic Catalog of Plant Bugs (Insecta: Heteroptera: Miridae)
5. https://www.naturamediterraneo.com/Forum/pop_printer_friendly.asp?TOPIC_ID=28651 Natura Mediterraneo