Lygus pratensis (Linnaeus, 1758)

tarnished plant bug

on herbs

Lygus pratensis larva

Hoofddorp, 18.vii.2016 © Laurens van der Linde: larva

parasite

Larvae and adults at the leaves.

host plants

polyphagous

Artemisia vulgaris; Atriplex hortensis, patula; Beta vulgaris; Calluna vulgaris; Cardaria draba; Carum carvi; Chenopodium album; Chrysanthemum; Cichorium intybus; Cirsium decussatum; Diplotaxis tenuifolia; Falcaria vulgaris; Foeniculum; Hibiscus; Malus domestica; Matricaria; Medicago sativa; Melilotus officinalis; Mentha x piperita; Salvia verticillata; Senecio inaequidens; Sesamum; Sinapis arvensis; Solanum; Solidago leiocarpa; Sonchus arvensis; Sorghum; Stachys; Suaeda vera; Tanacetum vulgare; Taraxacum; Trifolium hybridum; Urtica dioica, urens; Verbascum; Vicia cracca; Vitis vinifera; Zea.

distribution within Europe

PESI (2021).

synonyms

Exolygus pratensis.

references

Arsone, Vidano & Alma (1990a), Aukema, Chérot, Viskens & Bruers (2014a), Baugnée (2003c), Bech (19969a), Biurrun Aramayo & Herrera Mesa (1985a), Bruers & Aukema (2007a), Bury, Mazepa, Obszarny, ao (2021a), Dioli (1980a, 1996a), Lodos, Önder, Pehli̇van, ao (2003a), Ribes & Sauleda (1979a), Schmitz (1998a), Šefrová (2015b), Varis (1995a), Yazıcı & Yıldırım (2017a), Zeletzki & Rinnhofer (1966a).