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Phylomorpha laciniata
Phyllomorpha laciniata is a species of coreid bug. They are specific to the host plant Paronychia argentea. It is noted for its habit of laying its eggs on other members of its species, who act as mobile nests. These co-opted egg carriers provide more protection for the eggs than laying them at static locations on plant leaves or stems. While Phyllomorpha laciniata females can and do lay eggs on their host plant, the availability of suitable egg carriers seems to stimulate the deposition of mature eggs.
Clearing in a pine tree forest. Parque Natural de Sierra de Gredos
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 400. Exposure Bias: -1 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. No Flash fired
Spotted on May 17, 2015
Submitted on Jun 26, 2015
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Gracias tmvdh
Un hallazgo fantástico :-)!
There is only one more spotting of Phyllomorpha laciniata in PN:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/286...