Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 160

The Carpocoris purpureipennis species has two subspecies: purpureipennis and sexmaculatus. They are found in Europe and central Asia, inhabiting meadows, roadsides, forest edges, and gardens. The bugs are around 11-13 millimeters long, with a wide pronotum and various body colors ranging from purple to yellowish. They are polyphagous, feeding on various plants and considered agricultural pests. They can cause damage to crops like soybeans, cabbage, potatoes, and apple trees.