Red bug — size comparison

Deraeocoris ruber occurs at woodland edges and in gardens, parks and scrub. Its prey includes aphids, scale insects and small caterpillars, and it also uses inv

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Red bug

Deraeocoris ruber

7 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Red bugBody length7 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Red bug — size comparison — facts and sources

Deraeocoris ruber occurs at woodland edges and in gardens, parks and scrub. Its prey includes aphids, scale insects and small caterpillars, and it also uses invertebrate eggs. Adults are observed chiefly from June to September.

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