Lygus wagneri

Lygus wagneri is a species of plant bug belonging to the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae.[1]

Lygus wagneri
Lygus wagneri
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Hemiptera
Suborder:
Heteroptera
Infraorder:
Cimicomomorpha
Superfamily:
Miroidea
Family:
Miridae
Subfamily:
Mirinae
Genus:
Lygus
Species:
L. wagneri
Binomial name
Lygus wagneri
Remane, 1955
Synonyms
  • Exolygus wagneri Remane, 1955

Description

Lygus 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

Lygus 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

This species is widespread in most of Europe.[5] It prefers meadows and open, uncultivated localities.[2]

References
  1. Biolib
  2. Commanster
  3. E. WAGNER and H.H.WEBER Key on Faune de France
  4. British Bugs
  5. 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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