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Closterotomus norvegicus
potato capsid
Closterotomus norvegicus, commonly known as the potato capsid, is a small plant-feeding bug in the family Miridae. It measures 6–8 mm in length and undergoes a distinctive color change from green in nymphs to reddish-brown in adults. The species feeds primarily on flowers, buds, and unripe fruit of various plants including potato, carrot, clover, nettle, and cannabis. Native to the Palearctic region, it has been introduced to North America as an adventive species.
Geina tenuidactylus
Himmelman's plume moth, berry plume moth
Geina tenuidactylus, commonly known as Himmelman's plume moth or berry plume moth, is a small plume moth in the family Pterophoridae. It was first described by Asa Fitch in 1854. The species is widely distributed across North America, from eastern states to the West Coast. Larvae feed on Rubus species including thimbleberry and blackberries, while adults have been observed feeding on dogbane flowers. The wingspan measures approximately 17 mm.