Anthocoris nemoralis
Anthocoris nemoralis is a species of small hemipteran insect, a bug in the Anthocoridae family.
Measuring 4 to 5 mm long, it is a predator of mites, aphids and thrips, and is marketed for this purpose.()
Description
- Adult size : 4 to 5 mm long
- Colour : dark brown body with black head and upper body
- 2 to 3 generations
- The adult overwinters under dead leaves or in the bark.
Pest control method
The adult feeds on small prey (mites, young aphids, psyllids, caterpillars), including the anthony(Anthony on apple trees).