Harpocera thoracica
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| Harpocera thoracica | |
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| Harpocera thoracica, male | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Heteroptera |
| Family: | Miridae |
| Genus: | Harpocera |
| Species: | H. thoracica |
| Binomial name | |
| Harpocera thoracica (Fallén, 1807) | |
Harpocera thoracica is a species of bug from Miridae family.
This rather common species could be found anywhere in Europe except for the Baltic states, Canary Islands, Finland, Iceland, Malta, and Russia.[1]
Habitat
Description
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Harpocera thoracica can reach a length of about 6–6.4 millimetres (0.24–0.25 in) in males, of 6.4–6.8 millimetres (0.25–0.27 in) in females.[3][4] An evident dimorphism exists between the males and the females of this species. Males show a more elongated body, longer tibiae and a characteristic inflated 2nd antennal segment.
The basic body color of these bugs ranges from black, dark brown or orange to pale brown.[4] The tips of hemelytra are black, surrounded by white markings. Legs are yellowish-brown and antennae are brown.
The nymphs have dark hairs and thickened basal antennal segments. They are reddish or pinkish-white-coloured.[2][4]
