Explanation of Names
Ligyrocoris sylvestris (Linnaeus 1758)
Identification
Differs from L. diffusus by having a significantly longer labium (beak), which extends to the hind coxae, and short wings (does not extend past abdominal tergum 7). Labial segment 1 is shorter than segment 3.
Range
A Holarctic, mainly boreal/northern species found across NA and n. Eurasia
(1)(2) south to NM in the west
(3)Habitat
meadows, forest clearings
(2)Contributed by
Tim Loh on 29 March, 2009 - 7:28pm
Additional contributions by
Mike Quinn,
v belovLast updated 1 March, 2023 - 12:17pm