Placochilus seladonicus is a species of insect in the family Miridae, the plant bugs. Biolib
Subspecies Subspecies include: Placochilus seladonicus mediterraneus Josifov, 1969 Placochilus seladonicus seladonicus (Fallén, 1807
Distribution and habitat This species is present in most of Europe.Fauna europaea It can be found on dry meadows, roadsides, as well as on areas with tall grassy vegetation or where the preferred host plants live.Miridae.dk
Description Placochilus seladonicus can reach a length of about . These small mirids show a dull, whitish blue or gray green body and big eyes.
Biology Placochilus seladonicus is a univoltine species. Adults can be found from mid June to mid August. Eggs overwinter. Nymphs and adults feed on leaves and stems of various plants, especially on flower heads or flower budsDr K N A Alexander - A review of the invertebrates associated with lowland calcareous grassland - English Nature Research Report - Report Number 512, pg. 60 - ISSN 0967-876X of field scabious (Knautia arvensis) that match the color of adult insects.David L. Hawksworth The Changing Wildlife of Great Britain and Ireland pg. 273
Bibliography NAU, B.S. 1994. Notes on Placochilus seladonicus (Fall.) (Hem., Miridae) in Britain. Entomologist's Monthly Magazine, 130: 209-210 NAU, B.S. 1978. Two plant bugs new to Britain, Placochilus seladonicus (Fall) and Campylomma annulicornis (Sig.) (Heteroptera, Miridae). Entomologist's Monthly Magazine, 114,157-159.
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