Superfamily Miroidea Rank Species | Infraorder Cimicomorpha Order True bugs | |
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Similar Grypocoris, Closterotomus biclavatus, Capsodes gothicus, Closterotomus fulvomaculatus, Notostira elongata | ||
Grypocoris sexguttatus is a species of true bugs belonging to the family Miridae or plant bugs, subfamily Mirinae.
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Description
Grypocoris sexguttatus can reach a length of 6.5–8.3 millimetres (0.26–0.33 in) in males, of 7–8 millimetres (0.28–0.31 in) in females. Nymphs can be found in May – June, while adults are present from June to August. This polyphagous bug mainly feed on Heracleum sphondylium (nectar), Melampyrum pratense, Galeopsis tetrahit and Urtica dioica, but also on other insects (especially of the family Aphididae).
Distribution and Habitat
This species is present in most of Europe. The preferred habitat are spruce forest edges.
References
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