Globiceps fulvicollis

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Globiceps fulvicollis
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Globiceps fulvicollis, female
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G. fulvicollis
Binomial name
Globiceps fulvicollis
Jakovlev, 1877
Synonyms
  • Globiceps cruciatus Reuter, 1879

Globiceps fulvicollis is a species of plant-feeding insect of the family Miridae. [1]

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Distribution and habitat

This species is present in most European countries and the northern Mediterranean to Central Asia [2] These bugs mainly live in hedge rows, [3] open areas, dune slacks and damp heaths. [4]

Description

Globiceps fulvicollis can reach a length of 5.2–6.1 millimetres (0.20–0.24 in) in males, of 4.4–5.6 millimetres (0.17–0.22 in) in females. [3] These bugs are mainly black, with pale yellow wide markings. Females have a relatively wide head and very reduced wings (brachyptery), with hemelytra non covering the apex of the abdomen. [4]

This species is very similar to Dryophilocoris flavoquadrimaculatus . [4]

Biology

Adults can be found from June to September, depending on the location. These polyphagous insects mainly feed on juices or nectar of Cytisus scoparius , Vaccinium myrtillus , Calluna vulgaris and Tanacetum vulgare . [3]

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References

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  2. "Fauna europaea". Archived from the original on 2011-11-03. Retrieved 2016-10-15.
  3. 1 2 3 Commanster
  4. 1 2 3 British Bugs