Nov 7, 2022
#1882 - Closterotomus norwegicus - Potato Mirid
Was just leaving a rural job when this perfect earthling flew through the window and hung around long enough to get a few photos.
The AgDept tells me that this species was introduced from Europe or Siberia at least 40 years ago, but is rarely reported. While it’s best known as minor pest of potatoes, it also feeds on clover, carrot, chrysanthemums, and other plants, some of which presumably don’t start with C. It’s not like insects can spell, with the possible exception of bees.
