Pithanus maerkelii (Herrich-Schäffer 1838) (Family Miridae)

Length: 4-5mm
Egg Nymph Adult
? ? June - August
(Earliest: 1.8)

Biotopes:
Wet Meadows
Food:
Deschampsia cespitosa Juices

Nardus stricta Juices

Scirpus sylvaticus Juices

Insecta
Possible Food:
Agrostis Juices

Festuca Juices

Juncus
Predators:
Lindenius albilabris

British Bugs: Pithanus maerkelii
Plant Parasites of Europe: Pithanus maerkelii


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