Forest bug — size comparison

The forest bug is associated with trees and wooded surroundings. It uses plant sap but may also eat other insects. Nymphs also live on branches and leaves, grow

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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

Forest bug

Pentatoma rufipes

12,5 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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Forest bugBody length12.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

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

The forest bug is associated with trees and wooded surroundings. It uses plant sap but may also eat other insects.

Nymphs also live on branches and leaves, growing through successive moults.

Measurement sources