"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 Jivko Nakev
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Uploaded May 3, 2014. Captured May 3, 2014 12:59 in bulevard "Gotse Delchev" 32, 1618 Sofia, Bulgaria.
