Leptopterna dolabrata

Description

Leptopterna dolabrata belongs to the true bug family Miridae. It is 8.0-8.5 mm in length. Its antennae have long dark hairs. The species’ forewings are usually orange-yellow or reddish. Males are long-winged and females are short-winged.

Source: Pinkka e-learning: Hemiptera and small orders
Description text authors:

Liina Leivonmaa, B.Sc., University of Helsinki

Heidi Viljanen, Ph.D., Luomus, University of Helsinki

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The map represents observations of this taxon, but it may not be used as a distribution map.

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Observations
  • Total squares
Checklist
FinBIF master checklist
Scientific name
Leptopterna dolabrata
Author
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Vernacular names
  • nurmitähkälude (Finnish)
Identifier
http://tun.fi/MX.229833
Taxon rank
species
Occurrence in Finland
Published from Finland
Status in Finland
  • Stable population
Finnish Regional Red List Category
  • 2019 LC – Least Concern
  • 2010 LC – Least Concern
  • 2000 LC – Least Concern
Experts
  • Anders Albrecht
  • Heidi Viljanen
DNA barcode sequences
Informal groups
  • Insects and arachnids
  • True bugs
  • Heteropterans