Orthotylus bilineatus explained

Orthotylus bilineatus is a species of bug from the Miridae family that can be found everywhere in Europe (except for Belgium, Greece, Lithuania, Portugal, and Yugoslavian states).[1] To the east it spreads over the Palearctic to the Russian Far East and Siberia to China and Japan.

Description

The colour of the species is dark green with black stripes on the sides, and antennas.[2]

Distribution

The species can be found throughout Finland, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, and the British Isles.

Ecology

The species prefers feeding on aspen, but may also be found on grey poplar.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Orthotylus (Pseudorthotylus) bilineatus (Fallén, 1807). https://web.archive.org/web/20131014172646/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=451800. dead. October 14, 2013. Fauna Europaea. 2.6.2. August 29, 2013. October 14, 2013.
  2. Web site: Description. British Bugs. October 14, 2013.