Orthops basalis (Costa 1853) (Family Miridae)

Length: Male 4-5.2mm, Female 4.2-5.3mm
Egg Nymph Adult
? May - July All Year
(Earliest: 23.6)

Biotopes:
Meadows

Hedge Rows
Food:
Several Apiaceae Juices

Heracleum sphondylium Nectar

Tanacetum vulgare Nectar

British Bugs: Orthops basalis
Plant Parasites of Europe: Orthops basalis


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