JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Campyloneura virgula, Heesch, Netherlands Found in the garden. A deep crop, couldn&#039;t get closer to it. The dutch name &quot;Bonte geelschild&quot; translates to &quot;Variegated yellow shield&quot;. They feed on small arthropods, like aphids and mites.<br />
<br />
I only just learned that all species in this family (Miridae) lack ocelli, the extra &quot;eyes&quot; found on the top of the head of many insects. For this reason, the dutch family name is &quot;Blind bugs&quot;. Note that they do have eyes, just not extra ones. Campyloneura virgula,Macro Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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.

    comments (2)

  1. Very interesting. I did not know that about Miridae! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Me neither, only discovered it by chance because of the weird local common name. Posted 4 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

''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
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
View Ferdy Christant's profile

By Ferdy Christant

All rights reserved
Uploaded Jul 2, 2021. Captured Jun 25, 2021 11:58.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/60s
  • ISO125
  • 50mm