Horistus orientalis
Horistus orientalis is a species of plant bugs, part of the suborder Heteroptera (also called "true bugs"), which belongs to the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae.[1]
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Distribution
This species can be found in most of continental Europe.[2] These bugs primarily inhabit wet meadows and meadows.[3]
Description
Horistus orientalis can reach a length of 5.3–6.7 millimetres (0.21–0.26 in).[3]
Biology
Adults can be seen from May to August.[3] These polyphagous bugs mainly feed on nectar and juices of Glechoma hederacea, Achillea millefolium, Angelica sylvestris, Galium, Senecio and Bromus species.[3]
References
- Kerzhner I. M.; Josifov M. (1999). "Family Miridae". In Aukema, Berend; Rieger, Christian (eds.). Catalogue of the Heteroptera of the Palaearctic Region. 3, Cimicomorpha II. Amsterdam: Netherlands Entomological Society. pp. 1–577, pages 78, 106. ISBN 978-90-71912-19-1.
- Fauna europaea
- "Commanster". Archived from the original on 2017-01-31. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
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