Placochilus seladonicus


Placochilus seladonicus is a species of insect in the family Miridae, the plant bugs.

Subspecies

Subspecies include:
  • Placochilus seladonicus mediterraneus Josifov, 1969
  • Placochilus seladonicus seladonicus (Fallén, 1807

Distribution and habitat

This species is present in most of Europe. It can be found on dry meadows, roadsides, as well as on areas with tall grassy vegetation or where the preferred host plants live.

Description

Placochilus seladonicus can reach a length of about. These small mirids show a dull, whitish blue or gray green body and big eyes.

Biology

Placochilus seladonicus is a univoltine species. Adults can be found from mid June to mid August. Eggs overwinter. Nymphs and adults feed on leaves and stems of various plants, especially on flower heads or flower buds of field scabious that match the color of adult insects.