Closterotomus fulvomaculatus
Closterotomus fulvomaculatus is a species of plant bugs of the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae.
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Description
The species is brownish coloured and is 6–7 millimetres (0.24–0.28 in) long[1] while its nymph is either green or yellowish-green in colour. By July, it becomes an adult.[2]
Distribution
It is mainly absent from Andorra, Azores, Canary Islands, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Ireland, Madeira, Malta and northwestern part of Russia.[3]
Ecology
Closterotomus fulvomaculatus lay eggs in the cracks of wooden stems in late July and August. They feed on various fruit crops including Trifolium, Urtica and various plants from family Asteraceae which includes Anthemis, Carduus, Cirsium and Matricaria species.[2]
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References
- "Closterotomus fulvomaculatus". British Bugs. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
- David V. Alford (2007). Pests of Fruit Crops: A Color Handbook. Academic Press. p. 39. ISBN 0-12-373676-5.
- "Closterotomus fulvomaculatus (De Geer, 1773)". 2.6.2. Fauna Europaea. August 29, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
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