Closterocoris amoenus on Black Sage
This sleek "true bug" is Closterocoris amoenus (Miridae, Heteroptera, Hemiptera). It's the adult that comes from the ant-mimic nymphs that I showed in this photo a couple of days ago. It's interesting that the adults don't look anything like ants, just the nymphs. I found this adult (and more nymphs) on a shrub of native Black Sage (Salvia mellifera, Lamiaceae). I usually find them on White Sage (Salvia apiana), but I guess any sage will do. I've also found them inside the flowers of Bush Monkey Flower shrubs, see this photo. (San Marcos Pass, 17 May 2019)
Closterocoris amoenus on Black Sage
This sleek "true bug" is Closterocoris amoenus (Miridae, Heteroptera, Hemiptera). It's the adult that comes from the ant-mimic nymphs that I showed in this photo a couple of days ago. It's interesting that the adults don't look anything like ants, just the nymphs. I found this adult (and more nymphs) on a shrub of native Black Sage (Salvia mellifera, Lamiaceae). I usually find them on White Sage (Salvia apiana), but I guess any sage will do. I've also found them inside the flowers of Bush Monkey Flower shrubs, see this photo. (San Marcos Pass, 17 May 2019)