Placochilus seladonicus
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| Placochilus seladonicus | |
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| Placochilus seladonicus. Adult. | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Heteroptera |
| Family: | Miridae |
| Genus: | Placochilus |
| Species: | P. seladonicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Placochilus seladonicus (Fallén, 1807) | |
Placochilus seladonicus is a species of insect in the family Miridae, the plant bugs.[1]
Subspecies include:[1]
- Placochilus seladonicus mediterraneus Josifov, 1969
- Placochilus seladonicus seladonicus (Fallén, 1807
Distribution and habitat
Description
Placochilus seladonicus can reach a length of about 5 millimetres (0.20 in). These small mirids show a dull, whitish blue or gray green body and big eyes.
Biology
Placochilus seladonicus is a univoltine species.[3] Adults can be found from mid June to mid August.[3] Eggs overwinter.[3] Nymphs and adults feed on leaves and stems of various plants, especially on flower heads or flower buds[4] of field scabious (Knautia arvensis)[3] that match the color of adult insects.[5]
