Himacerus mirmicoides
| Himacerus mirmicoides | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Family: | Nabidae |
| Genus: | Himacerus |
| Species: | H. mirmicoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Himacerus mirmicoides (O. G. Costa, 1834) | |
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Himacerus mirmicoides is a species of damsel bugs belonging to the family Nabidae, subfamily Nabinae.
Etymology
The name “mirmicoides” comes from the similarity of nymphs in the early instars to ants.
Distribution
It is found in most of Europe.[1]
Habitat and ecology
They can be found on the ground or in low herbage. Mating and egg-laying begins in spring with the new generation of the species occur in August.[2] The numphs resemble ants and the appearance of a typical hymenopteran "waist" is created by the paler coloration of the back of the thorax, contrasting with the rest of the body which is mainly black.
Gallery
Nymph_mirmicoides.JPG)
Lateral view
References
- ↑ "Himacerus mirmicoides (O. G. Costa, 1834)". 2.6.1. Fauna Europaea. May 24, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Himacerus mirmicoides". British Bugs. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
Further reading
- Kerzhner I.M., 1996 – Family Nabidae – Catalogue of the Heteroptera of the Palaearctic Region
External links
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