Dicyphus globulifer

Dicyphus globulifer

Dicyphus globulifer is one of the small, slender plant bugs (Miridae) in the tribe Dicyphini. This species is bound to Red and White Campion (Silene dioica and S. latifolia) for its zoophytophagous development.
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Appearance

Adults of both sexes are macropterous and reach about 3.6-4mm in size.
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Distribution

D. globulifer has a wide Palearctic distribution from western Europe to eastern Siberia
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Reproduction

Adults overwinter in leaf litter or other hideouts near the habitat of their food plants and start a new generation n early spring. As adults are found all year it is assumed that there are multiple generations per year.

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 globulifer
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Netherlands