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Potato Bug - Closterotomus norwegicus A very small bug, approx. 5 mm. Could not find any info about distribution in Australia.<br /> Also the spelling changes to Closterotomus norvegicus. Closterotomus norvegicus,Eamw plant bugs,Potato Mirid Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Potato Bug - Closterotomus norwegicus

A very small bug, approx. 5 mm. Could not find any info about distribution in Australia.
Also the spelling changes to Closterotomus norvegicus.

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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 Ernst
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Uploaded Oct 28, 2023. Captured Oct 28, 2023 15:35.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1600
  • 114mm