Coreus marginatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

dock bug

on Rumex, etc.

Coreus marginatus imago

Griekenland, Lefkas, Katouna, 23.6.2018 © Laurens van der Linde

Coreus marginatus larva

larva

Coreus marginatus larva

23.8.2021: young arva

Coreus marginatus larva

parasite

Bugs at the fruits.

host plants

Polygonaceae, oligophagous

Polygonum; Rheum rhabarbarum; Rumex acetosella, crispus, obtusifolius.

Less often Anchusa; Cirsium vulgare; Eryngium campestre; Malva; Mahonia aquifolium; Nigella arvensis; Paliurus spina-christi; Rosa rugosa; Rubus canescens, sanctus, ulmifolius; Sambucus nigra; Solanum tuberosum; Tanacetum vulgare.

distribution within Europe

PESI (2021).

synonyms

Mesocerus marginatus.

references

Alderweireldt (2001a), Alexander (2008a), Aukema, Heijerman & Kalkman (2016a), Aukema & Hermes (2009b), Bantock (2018a), Baugnée (2003c), Bury, Mazepa, Obszarny, ao (2021a)., Dioli (1980a, 1997a), Dursun & Fent (2009a), Jiménez, Ribes, Ribes, ao (2003a), Livory (2008a), Malenovský, Baňař & Kment (2011a), Meijer, Smit, Beukeboom & Schilthuizen (2012a), Moulet (2013a), Özsaraç & Kiyak (2001a), Pekár & Hrušková (2006a), Polentz (1963a), Schmitz (1998a), Schubert (2007a), Wagner (1955a).