Myrmus miriformis var. macropter · žaliapilvė kampuotblakė
EN · short-winged rhopalid
In contrast to other Rhopalid bugs, Myrmus miriformis is rather hairless as an adult and is elongate in shape. Males have two colour morphs: a green form (marked with red) and a brown form, while females are always green. The sexes also differ markedly in size; females are larger and more oval. This species usually has very short, rudimentary wings.
Found in dry and damp grassland habitats, feeding on the leaves and unripe seeds of various grasses.
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- naturespot.org.uk/species/myrmus-miriformis
- britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Rhopalidae/myrmus_miriformis.html
In contrast to other Rhopalid bugs, Myrmus miriformis is rather hairless as an adult and is elongate in shape. Males have two colour morphs: a green form (marked with red) and a brown form, while females are always green. The sexes also differ markedly in size; females are larger and more oval. This species usually has very short, rudimentary wings.
Found in dry and damp grassland habitats, feeding on the leaves and unripe seeds of various grasses.
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