Rhopalus subrufus

(Rhopalus subrufus)

Description

Rhopalus subrufus is a species of scentless plant bugs belonging to the family Rhopalidae, subfamily Rhopalinae. Length is about 7 millimetres (0.28 in). It can be distinguished for its membranous forewings and the connexivum with dark and light stripes. It mainly feeds on Hypericum species, but also on many other plants. It is found in most of Europe.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Hemiptera
Family:Rhopalidae
Genus:Rhopalus
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