"Oxycarenus lavaterae" is a species of "ground bug" belonging to the family Lygaeidae, subfamily Oxycareninae. It is found on and feeds upon plants in the Malvaceae family, such as Lavatera, Althea, Hibiscus, and Malva. It forms aggregates to winter over, typically on lime trees.
Similar species: True Bugs
By WildFlower
All rights reserved
Uploaded Feb 3, 2014. Captured Jul 19, 2013 17:12 in СУ „Св. Климент Охридски“, 1142 Sofia, Bulgaria.
comments (2)