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Pirate bug

An adult pirate bug (Orius vicinus) feeding on a psyllid nymph.

An adult pirate bug (Orius vicinus) feeding on a psyllid nymph. Pirate bugs predate on a large variety of prey, including thrips, aphids, whiteflies, mites (including spider mites), mealybugs, psyllids and the eggs of larger insects such as butterflies and moths.

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