Compsidolon salicellum
(Herrich-Schaeffer, 1841)
Compsidolon salicellum is a plant bug in the Miridae native to the Palearctic region, with established in North America. It inhabits sunny forest edges and isolated bushes, showing a preference for common hazel (Corylus avellana) while occasionally utilizing other deciduous shrubs. The exhibits zoophytophagous feeding and has a single with active from mid-July through late September.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Compsidolon salicellum: /kɔmpˈsaɪdəlɒn sælɪˈsɛləm/
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Habitat
Sunny, dry to humid environments including forest edges and isolated bushes. Strongly associated with common hazel (Corylus avellana); occasionally found on willow (Salix), alder (Alnus), honeysuckle (Lonicera), oak (Quercus), linden (Tilia), and Rubus .
Distribution
Native range: Europe across the Palearctic to Siberia and Korea, including Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku) and China (Hubei). in North America: Canada (British Columbia) and USA (Oregon, Washington).
Seasonality
observed from mid-July to late September. One per year.
Diet
Zoophytophagous: feeds on plant sap and has been observed sucking on mites.
Host Associations
- Corylus avellana - primary Main plant; most common association
- Salix - secondary Less frequently utilized
- Alnus - secondary Less frequently utilized
- Lonicera - secondary Less frequently utilized
- Quercus - secondary Less frequently utilized
- Tilia - secondary Less frequently utilized
- Rubus - occasional Occasionally utilized
Life Cycle
: one per year.
Human Relevance
in North America; established in Pacific Northwest region of Canada and USA.
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Adventive distribution
The is considered (non-native, established through introduction) in North America, specifically in British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington.