It's that bug Phytocoris dimidiatus?

More Luis Vivas's questions See All

Can anyone clear up my confusion about this small Miridae?

It looks like an Europiella alpina at the head, antennes and legs, but the membrane reminds me of Macrotylus or something similar. It can be found in Lucena, Córdoba, South of Spain. Photo...

10 November 2013 2,157 2 View

What is this species of Miridae?

It's found on Salsola oppositifolia. Site in Murcia, Southeast of Spain. I think it's possible to be Phylini tribe.

10 November 2013 5,563 2 View

Publishing a checklist?

Does anybody know of entomological Journals without page charges that would publish an extensive checklist (Hong Kong Aculeates wasps) covering 350 species (of which more than half are new to Hong...

01 August 2024 6,134 2 View

What are the currently available options for mass marking ants during an experiment?

Hi all, I'm looking to mass mark Solenopsis xyloni ants during an experiment. For this experiment, I'm allowing the whole colony to feed on three feeders, and I want to mass mark all the ants...

13 April 2024 9,988 2 View

How to find Functional role of insects?

Respected all Is there is any database which classify insects according to their guild (feeding habit) and Ecological/functional roles like predator, parasitoid, scavenger, pollinator. Please let...

03 April 2024 3,485 5 View

What are the functional roles of aquatic insects in nutrient cycling within urban streams?

During my undergraduate studies, I participated in research on stream macroinvertebrate communities and their response to habitat degradation from human-induced environmental change. I collected...

19 March 2024 3,427 1 View

Can you recommend grants for scientific communication activities?

I'm looking for sources of funding for science communication activities. Do you have grants or calls you can recommend? I am from Latin America and work in the fields of biology, entomology, and...

14 March 2024 2,770 1 View

Anyone has good sources for body mass values of European social wasp species like the dolichovespula spp.?

To calculate the food uptake by honey buzzards during the breeding season I need body mass values of the different social wasp species that occur in Europe. For Vespa Crabro, Vespula germanica and...

29 January 2024 7,655 1 View

What is the most effective method for preparing an insect sample for pheromone analysis?

Since insect pheromones exhibit highly variable forms, as well as compositions, and can change based on various conditions, especially releaser pheromones, which are usually highly volatile, could...

14 January 2024 4,140 6 View

Where can I find specimens, photos or illustrations of Silpha punctulata Olivier, 1790?

I'm searching for Silpha punctulata Olivier, 1790 male specimens, or images representing S. punctulata's male genitalia.

01 January 2024 9,055 1 View

Is there a database for European Carabidae traits?

I am looking for a database of European Carabidae traits - average body length, wing morphology, habitat preference, etc. I have come across Carabids.org but it seems to be down. Is anyone aware...

17 December 2023 4,079 9 View

What are your thoughts on the use of entomological radar in studying insect movement?

Which radars do you recommend? Manufacturers?

01 December 2023 8,830 1 View