Potato capsid

Might this be a juvenile Closterotomus norvegicus?

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Terrific shot, really gives this "small creature in a giant world" vibe. Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks so much for your kind words :-) Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

Lion

Love the speckled back and unusual angle. Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  So glad you like it William ;-) Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Brilliant Flavio Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 3 years ago

The Potato Mirid

"Closterotomus norvegicus" is a species of bugs belonging to the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae. It can be found feeding on nettle, clover, and cannabis, as well as Compositae, potatoes, carrots and chrysanthemums. They prefer to feed on the flowers, buds and unripe fruit. The species occurs in Great Britain and continental Europe.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Flavio