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European Lygus Bug

Lygus rugulipennis

About

A variable greenish to reddish-brown plant bug that is a major pest of strawberries and lettuce in Europe. It has a characteristic heart-shaped marking on the scutellum. It feeds by injecting digestive enzymes into plant tissue.

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Did You Know?

A single bug feeding on a strawberry flower can cause the entire fruit to become deformed, resulting in significant economic losses to growers.