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Miridae Collection

Miridae, a fascinating family of insects found all around the world

Background imageMiridae Collection: Long Thin Plant Bug -Megaloceroea recticornis- sitting on a leaf, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend

Long Thin Plant Bug -Megaloceroea recticornis- sitting on a leaf, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageMiridae Collection: Mirid Bug -Deraeocoris ruber-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Mirid Bug -Deraeocoris ruber-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Background imageMiridae Collection: CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island colorful plant bug

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island colorful plant bug
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, colorful plant bug

Background imageMiridae Collection: Mirid bug, Grypocoris stysi, adult

Mirid bug, Grypocoris stysi, adult

Background imageMiridae Collection: Mirid Bug (Stenodema laevigata) nymph, resting on grass leaf, Cliffe Pools RSPB Reserve

Mirid Bug (Stenodema laevigata) nymph, resting on grass leaf, Cliffe Pools RSPB Reserve, North Kent Marshes, Thames Estuary, Kent, England, August

Background imageMiridae Collection: Plant bug

Plant bug (Capsodes gothicus) on a plant stem. Plant bugs are small terrestrial insects, most of which are known to be agricultural pests. Photographed in Poland

Background imageMiridae Collection: Grass Bug (Notostira elongata) adult, cleaning antennae with front legs, clinging to grass

Grass Bug (Notostira elongata) adult, cleaning antennae with front legs, clinging to grass, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Background imageMiridae Collection: Mirid Bug (Miris striatus) adult, on leaf in undergrowth, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs

Mirid Bug (Miris striatus) adult, on leaf in undergrowth, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Background imageMiridae Collection: Mirid Bug (Grypocoris stysi) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent

Mirid Bug (Grypocoris stysi) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Background imageMiridae Collection: Meadow Plant Bug (Leptopterna dolabrata) adult female, clambering over Quaking Grass (Briza media)

Meadow Plant Bug (Leptopterna dolabrata) adult female, clambering over Quaking Grass (Briza media) flowers, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Background imageMiridae Collection: Mirid Bug (Miridae sp. ) nymph, covered in dew on grass flowerhead, Powys, Wales, june

Mirid Bug (Miridae sp. ) nymph, covered in dew on grass flowerhead, Powys, Wales, june
Mirid Bug (Miridae sp.) nymph, covered in dew on grass flowerhead, Powys, Wales, june

Background imageMiridae Collection: Common green capsid bug

Common green capsid bug (Lygocoris pabulinus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 5.6-6.0mm long. Its bright green colour serves to camouflage it against the plants on which it

Background imageMiridae Collection: Common nettle capsid bug

Common nettle capsid bug (Licoris triptulatus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.8-5.0mm long. Its striped colouring is either black and green or black and yellow

Background imageMiridae Collection: Female capsid bug

Female capsid bug (Orthonotus rufrifrons), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.0-3.5mm long. It is confined to nettles and exhibits sexual dimorphism. This is a female

Background imageMiridae Collection: Male hop capsid bug

Male hop capsid bug (Calocoris fulvomaculatus), artwork. This predatory species of plant bug measures between 5.8-7.0mm. It has very small wings (micropterous) and is found on nettles (Urtica dioica)

Background imageMiridae Collection: Capsid bug

Capsid bug (Calocoris sexguttatus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 5.6- 7.6mm long. It is commonly found on nettles and has striking warning colouration

Background imageMiridae Collection: Male capsid bug

Male capsid bug (Orthonotus rufifrons), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.0- 3.5mm long. It is confined to nettles and exhibits sexual dimorphism. This is a male

Background imageMiridae Collection: Capsid bug, SEM

Capsid bug, SEM
Capsid bug. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the upper body of a capsid bug (family Miridae). Capsid bugs feed on plant sap and can be a major agricultural pest


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Miridae, a fascinating family of insects found all around the world. From the Long Thin Plant Bug in Germany to the colorful Mirid Bug in Panama's Barro Colorado Island, these creatures captivate with their unique features and behaviors. In Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, we encounter the striking Mirid Bug, Deraeocoris ruber. Its vibrant colors stand out against the greenery as it goes about its daily activities. Meanwhile, Untergroningen reveals Megaloceroea recticornis perched delicately on a leaf - a true testament to nature's intricate design. Venturing further into North Kent Marshes at Cliffe Pools RSPB Reserve, we witness Stenodema laevigata nymphs resting gracefully on grass leaves. Their tiny bodies blend seamlessly with their surroundings, showcasing nature's camouflage mastery. Moving across continents to Panama's Barro Colorado Island, we are greeted by an array of colorful plant bugs that bring life and vibrancy to this tropical paradise. These mirids add splashes of reds and oranges amidst lush foliage - a sight that never fails to amaze. Back in England's Downe Bank Nature Reserve on the North Downs of Kent County, Grypocoris stysi takes center stage. With its elegant posture and tranquil presence on leaves or undergrowth, this mirid bug exudes gracefulness in every movement. Notostira elongata demonstrates meticulous grooming habits as it cleans its antennae with front legs while clinging onto grass blades at Crossness Nature Reserve. This Grass Bug showcases both beauty and functionality in perfect harmony. Lastly, Leptopterna dolabrata steals our attention as adult females clamber over Quaking Grass flowers (Briza media). The interplay between these meadow plant bugs and their floral surroundings creates a picturesque scene straight out of a fairytale.