- Leptopterna dolabrata
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Leptopterna dolabrata Male meadow plant bug Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Hemiptera Family: Miridae Genus: Leptopterna Species: L. dolabrata Binomial name Leptopterna dolabrata
(Linnaeus, 1758)Leptopterna dolabrata, commonly known as the meadow plant bug, is an insect in the Miridae family. It is commonly found in grassy areas in North America and Europe. It feeds on developing grass seeds, causing seed heads to shrivel and prematurely whiten. It is regarded as a pest wherever grass is grown for seed.[1]
References
- ^ Meadow plant bug at Grass Seed Insects, Oregon State University
External links
- Media related to Leptopterna dolabrata at Wikimedia Commons
External identifiers for Leptopterna dolabrata EOL 2641399 - Leptopterna dolabrata at British Bugs
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