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Lygocoris pabulinus ist eine Wanzenart aus der Familie der Weichwanzen (Miridae).
Die Wanzenart Lygocoris pabulinus ist in Europa verbreitet und bevorzugt schattige Lebensräume. Sie lebt an verschiedenen Laubgehölzen, vor allem an Rosengewächsen, aber auch an krautigen Pflanzen. Die Wanzen können in der Landwirtschaft schädlich sein, da sie die Entwicklung von Früchten und Trieben stören. In Mitteleuropa gibt es zwei Generationen pro Jahr, in höheren Lagen nur eine. Die Überwinterung erfolgt als Eier an holzigen Pflanzen.
Lygocoris pabulinus also known as the common green capsid, is a Holarctic species of bug from the family Miridae which can be found throughout Europe (except for Greece, Malta, and Iceland). It is an adventive species in North America.Lygocoris pabulinus feeds on a variety of plants.
The species described in the article is characterized by a smooth prothorax and a green upper surface. They can be found on various herbaceous and woody plants, with females laying eggs in fruit tree leaves. The nymphs are wingless and feed on fruits and vegetables, while adults can fly between different food sources and also prey on aphids, caterpillars, and mites. During courtship, males vibrate their abdomen while females carry or accumulate a sex pheromone on their legs. The species can be considered a pest as they feed on leaves, leaving holes and damaging fruits, injecting toxic saliva in the process.