Stenotus binotatus

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Classification Order: Heteroptera Family: Miridae

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Length aprox 6-7 mm

Phenology June-September

Identification

In general appearance it relatively large with parrale sides. Males are most often yellow with dark markings on forewings and pronotum ; Females are greenish-yellow with the darker markings less pronounced . As aging occurs both genders display darker markings

Life Cycle

Habitat

A grassland species feeding , mainly on the flowering heads of grasses both at both stages ( Adult & Nymphs)

Stenotus binotatus 20789

 

Stenotus binotatus 20790