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Elipsocus hyalinus · Order: Psocodea · Family: Elipsocidae
Elipsocus hyalinus is yellowish-black in colour. It lives in Great Britain, Ireland and many European countries such as Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Spain. The bug feeds on a variety of fruits, berries and tree species, including horse chestnut, plum, alder, oak and pine.
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How to recognize it
The insect has a yellowish-black colour.
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Where it comes from
It is found in Great Britain and Ireland.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 1 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
Where is Elipsocus hyalinus found?
It occurs in Great Britain, Ireland and many European countries such as Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Spain.
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What does this bug eat?
It feeds on fruits and berries like horse chestnut and plum, and on many trees including oak, pine and birch.
Source: Wikipedia
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elipsocus_hyalinus
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