Himacerus apterus (Fabricius 1798) (Family Nabidae)


Male

Female

Nymphs

Length: Male 8-10.5mm, Female 9-11.5mm
Egg Nymph Adult
September - May May - June
(Earliest: 8.6)
June - October
(Earliest: 13.7)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Spruce Forest Edge
Food:
Senecio nemorensis Nectar

Tanacetum vulgare Nectar
Possible Food:
Insecta

British Bugs: Himacerus apterus Tree Damsel Bug
Influential Points: Himacerus apterus Tree Damsel Bug
Nature Spot: Tree Damsel Bug - Himacerus apterus
Plant Parasites of Europe: Himacerus apterus


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