Rank Species | Genus Himacerus Order True bugs | |
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Similar Himacerus, Himacerus apterus, True bugs, Nabidae, Nabis | ||
Himacerus mirmicoides ameisensichelwanze damsel bug
Himacerus mirmicoides is a species of damsel bugs belonging to the family Nabidae, subfamily Nabinae.
Contents
- Himacerus mirmicoides ameisensichelwanze damsel bug
- Ant mimicry of himacerus mirmicoides ameisenmimikri
- Etymology
- Distribution
- Habitat and ecology
- References
Ant mimicry of himacerus mirmicoides ameisenmimikri
Etymology
The name “mirmicoides” comes from the similarity of nymphs in the early instars to ants.
Distribution
It is found in most of Europe.
Habitat and ecology
They can be found on the ground or in low herbage. Mating and egg-laying begins in spring with the new generation occurring in August. The nymphs resemble ants and the appearance of a typical hymenopteran "waist" is created by the paler coloration of the back of the thorax, contrasting with the rest of the body which is mainly black.
References
Himacerus mirmicoides Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA