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''Myrmecoris gracilis'' is a species of flightless Hemipteran bug from the family Miridae. The genus '' Mymecoris '' is monotypic with one Palaearctic species. It differs in its outward appearance and way of life from other "grass bugs" in the Stenodemini,〔 being predatory and an effective ant mimic.〔Chinery, 2005〕 ==Description== The bugs are four to six millimeters long. The adult insects resemble ants of the genus ''Formica'', the larvae dark ''Lasius'' ant species.〔 The appearance of a typical hymenopteran "waist" is created by the paler coloration of the back of the thorax, contrasting with the rest of the body which is mainly black. They are often found together with ants, to which they have a convincing but superficial resemblance. The long rostrum is held inconspicuously beneath the head.〔 The bugs suck plant juices, but feed mainly on aphids, other small insects and insect eggs, sometimes on honeydew, unlike other "grass bugs" (Stenodemini) which are exclusively herbivorous. The larvae hatch in May. The adults can be found from early June to early August. There is one generation a year. The overwintering eggs are buried in older blades of grass. Both sexes are usually flightless but some winged individuals occur.〔 The generic name is from Greek myrmex, ant, and koris, beetle or bug. The specific name is the Latin for slender or graceful. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Myrmecoris gracilis」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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