Closterotomus fulvomaculatus (De Geer, 1773)

hop capsid

polyphagous

Greece, Lefkas, Katouna, 29.v.2022 © Laurens van der Linde

Ligustrum spec., Hungary, Budapest, 20.iv.2016 © László Érsek

larve

somewhat older larva

imago

parasite

Bugs mainly of buds and growing parts of the plant; also zoophagous on aphids. Clear puncture damage mainly on hop; on pear sometimes sclerified bumps on disfigured fruits as suction damage.

host plants

Alnus; Betula; Chenopodium album; Crataegus; Filipendula ulmaria; Frangula alnus; Fraxinus excelsior; Humulus lupulus; Laurus nobilis; Prunus spinosa; Pyrus communis; Rhamnus cathartica; Rubus fruticosus; Salix;Sorbus; Ulmus; Urtica dioica.

phenology

Hibernation as egg.

synonyms

Calocoris fulvomaculatus.

references

Aukema, Chérot, Viskens & Bruers (2014a), Buhr (1965a), Chłond & Gorczyca (2009a), Kallenborn & Heseler (2008a), Kment & Baňař (2012a), Lodos, Önder, Pehli̇van, ao (2003a), Malenovský, Baňař & Kment (2011a), Roskam (2019a), Southwood & Leston (1959a), Torma (2009a), Wachmann, Melber & Deckert (2004a).