Phytocoris varipes Boheman 1852 (Family Miridae)

Length: Male 6-7.5mm, Female 5.8-6.8mm
Egg Nymph Adult
(Winter) ? June - October
(Earliest: 28.6)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Meadows
Food:
(Polyphagous)

Several Asteraceae Juices

Tanacetum vulgare Nectar

Rumex acetosa Juices

Phleum pratense Juices

Cytisus scoparius Juices
Possible Food:
(Polyphagous)

Insecta

Lathyrus Juices

Trifolium Juices

Galium Juices

Bromus Juices

British Bugs: Phytocoris varipes
Nature Spot: Phytocoris varipes
Plant Parasites of Europe: Phytocoris varipes


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