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Adelphocoris lineolatus The principal food plant of this species is alfalfa which is a common component of many of the hayfields in the area. Adelphocoris lineolatus,Alfalfa Plant Bug,Geotagged,Hemiptera,Summer,United States,bug,insect Click/tap to enlarge

Adelphocoris lineolatus

The principal food plant of this species is alfalfa which is a common component of many of the hayfields in the area.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Also interesting: less than 5% of eggs hatch in the year they are laid, all others overwinter. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Gary B's profile
      Gary B
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      Good survival strategy on their part. Posted 4 years ago

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The Alfalfa Plant Bug

Adelphocoris lineolatus is about 7–9 millimetres long and 3 mm wide. These plant bugs are found in fields and other grassy areas, and tend to be attracted to lights such as porch and street lights. The adults can be seen between May and late October.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Sep 8, 2020. Captured Aug 13, 2020 23:28 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.