Dicyphus pallidus

Dicyphus pallidus

Dicyphus pallidus is one of the small, slender plant bugs (Miridae) in the tribe Dicyphini. This species uses various hairy plants for its zoophytophagous development, mainly Stachys sylvatica but in cultivated gardens occasionally on the likes of Gerranium macrorrhyzum.
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Appearance

Adults of both sexes can be brachypterous (4.6-6mm) or macropterous (6-6.7mm).
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Distribution

D. pallidus has a wide distribution over large parts of Europe
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Reproduction

There is a single generation each year with the eggs overwintering and new adults being recorded from June to October

References:

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Aukema, B.; Hermes, D.J. (2014) Verspreidingsatlas Nederlandse wantsen (Hemiptera: Heteroptera). Deel III: Cimicomorpha II (Miridae)
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292894376_Verspreidingsatlas_Nederlandse_wantsen_Hemiptera_Heteroptera_Deel_III_Cimicomorpha_II_Miridae
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHemiptera
FamilyMiridae
GenusDicyphus
SpeciesDicyphus pallidus
Photographed in
Netherlands