Lygus wagneri is a species of plant bug belonging to the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Heteroptera |
| Family: | Miridae |
| Genus: | Lygus |
| Species: | L. wagneri
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| Lygus wagneri Remane, 1955
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Description
editLygus wagneri can reach a length of 5.4–7 millimetres (0.21–0.28 in).[2] These bugs have a golden gray to olive brown coloration, with small reddish areas. Head shows longitudinal dark brown lines between the eyes. The antennae are greyish brown. Scutellum has a W-shaped dark drawing.[3]
This species is extremely similar to Lygus pratensis, although on average it is slightly smaller, with a shorter membrane. The corium is less densely pubescent.[4]
Biology
editLygus wagneri has two generations per year.[2] It has an incomplete metamorphosis, the transition from newly hatched larvae to the sexually mature insects gradually goes through several stages. It is a polyphagous species, mainly feeding on nectar of Tanacetum vulgare and on juices of Asteraceae, Urtica dioica, Rumex obtusifolius, Hieracium and Hypericum.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editThis species is widespread in most of Europe.[5] It prefers meadows and open, uncultivated localities.[2]
References
edit- ^ Biolib
- ^ a b c d Commanster
- ^ E. WAGNER and H.H.WEBER Key on Faune de France
- ^ British Bugs
- ^ Fauna europaea
- Coulianos, C.-C. 1998. Annotated Catalogue of the Hemiptera-Heteroptera of Norway. Fauna Norwegia Ser.B 45 (1-2), side 11-39
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