''Leptopterna dolabrata'', commonly known as the meadow plant bug, is an insect in the Miridae family. It is commonly found in grassy areas in North America and Europe. It feeds on developing grass seeds, causing seed heads to shrivel and prematurely whiten. It is regarded as a pest wherever grass is grown for seed. The species has long antennae and is black coloured.
Similar species: True Bugs
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Uploaded Jun 17, 2025. Captured Jun 15, 2025 11:24 in Moselring 11, 56073 Koblenz, Germany.