Horistus orientalis explained

Horistus orientalis is a species of plant bugs, part of the suborder Heteroptera (also called "true bugs"), which belongs to the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae.[1]

Distribution

This species can be found in most of continental Europe.[2] These bugs primarily inhabit wet meadows and meadows.

Description

Horistus orientalis can reach a length of 5.3-.[3]

Biology

Adults can be seen from May to August.[3] These polyphagous bugs mainly feed on nectar and juices of Glechoma hederacea, Achillea millefolium, Angelica sylvestris, Galium, Senecio and Bromus species.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kerzhner I. M. . Josifov M. . 1999. Family Miridae. Aukema, Berend . Rieger, Christian. Catalogue of the Heteroptera of the Palaearctic Region. 3, Cimicomorpha II. Amsterdam. Netherlands Entomological Society. 1 - 577, pages 78, 106. 978-90-71912-19-1.
  2. https://fauna-eu.org/cdm_dataportal/taxon/d1d549f1-892b-480e-a8a2-64bec921bfef Fauna europaea
  3. Web site: Commanster . 2017-06-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170131082319/http://www.commanster.eu/commanster/Insects/Bugs/SuBugs/Horistus.orientalis.html . 2017-01-31 . dead .

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