Phyllomorpha laciniata

Phyllomorpha laciniata

"Phyllomorpha laciniata" is a species of coreid bug, and one of only two members of the genus "Phyllomorpha". They are specific to the host plant "Paronychia argentea".
Phyllomorpha laciniata  Geotagged,Phyllomorpha laciniata,Summer

Reproduction

It is noted for its habit of laying its eggs on other members of its species, who act as mobile nests. These co-opted egg carriers provide more protection for the eggs than laying them at static locations on plant leaves or stems. While "Phyllomorpha laciniata" females can and do lay eggs on their host plant, the availability of suitable egg carriers seems to stimulate the deposition of mature eggs.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHemiptera
FamilyCoreidae
GenusPhyllomorpha
SpeciesP. laciniata
Photographed in
Portugal
Turkey