Broad Damsel Bug
Nabis flavomarginatus
This record describes Nabis flavomarginatus (species). Recorded family: Nabidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 7 to 9 mm. N. flavomarginatus is a large and distinctive nabid which has a broad body and rather short wings. The upper surface of the abdomen is densely covered in short golden hair. This bug is always brachypterous (partly-winged), the forewings reaching half the length of the abdomen. In grasslands, particularly in damper habitats. Adults lay eggs in summer which hatch the following spring; larvae may be found May-September. The new generation of adults appears early, from June onwards.
Wikipedia reference for Nabis flavomarginatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabis_flavomarginatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Nabidae (Damsel Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Nabinae
- Tribe
- Nabini
- Genus
- Nabis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In grasslands, particularly in damper habitats.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June to October.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults lay eggs in summer which hatch the following spring; larvae may be found May-September. The new generation of adults appears early, from June onwards.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and common in Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Nabis flavomarginatus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Broad Damsel Bug (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Broad Damsel Bug
What is Broad Damsel Bug?
Broad Damsel Bug (Nabis flavomarginatus) is a species in the family Nabidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Broad Damsel Bug?
7 to 9 mm.
Where is Broad Damsel Bug found?
Habitat: In grasslands, particularly in damper habitats.
When is Broad Damsel Bug active?
Broad Damsel Bug: seasonal activity - Adult: June to October..
What is the life cycle of a Broad Damsel Bug?
Adults lay eggs in summer which hatch the following spring; larvae may be found May-September. The new generation of adults appears early, from June onwards.