
Campyloneura virgula, Heesch, Netherlands
Found in the garden. A deep crop, couldn't get closer to it. The dutch name "Bonte geelschild" translates to "Variegated yellow shield". They feed on small arthropods, like aphids and mites.
I only just learned that all species in this family (Miridae) lack ocelli, the extra "eyes" found on the top of the head of many insects. For this reason, the dutch family name is "Blind bugs". Note that they do have eyes, just not extra ones.

''Campyloneura virgula'' is a species of bugs in Miridae family. It is the only species in the genus ''Campyloneura'' Fieber, 1861.
Similar species: True Bugs
By Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jul 2, 2021. Captured Jun 25, 2021 11:58.
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