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'Rhabdomiris striatellus' The Dutch name is "Gestreepte Eikenblindwants" Geotagged,Netherlands,Rhabdomiris (Calocoris) striatellus,Rhabdomiris striatellus,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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    1. Thank you very much for the identification. Posted 8 years ago
  1. Thank you very much for the identification. Posted 8 years ago

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''Rhabdomiris striatellus'' is a bug found widespread through the palearctic ecozone and common in the United Kingdom. The species is partial to oak trees. The body of the insect reaches 7–9 millimetres . The body is yellow to reddish brown and has yellow veins and dark stripes on its wings. The bug can also be much darker and similar to its relative, ''Miris striatus''. The larvae suck flowers and fruits while the adults prey on aphids and the larvae of other insects.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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By Mike van Harn

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Uploaded May 18, 2017. Captured May 18, 2017 14:56 in Klammeland 31, 1654 KH Benningbroek, Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 5DS R
  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm