Himacerus apterus
# Himacerus apterus

Himacerus apterus, known as the tree damsel bug, is a species of damsel bug belonging to the family Nabidae, subfamily Nabinae.

## Description

The species is 8–10.5 millimetres (0.31–0.41 in) long for males and 9–11.5 millimetres (0.35–0.45 in) for females. It has black connexivum and orange-red spots with reddish-brown wings. It wingspan is 8–10 millimetres (0.31–0.39 in)

## Distribution

It is found in most of Europe and southern and central Asia. Between 1943 and 1989 the species was found in eastern Nova Scotia.

## Diet

The species feeds on mites, aphids and other small insects.

## Ecology

Adults lay eggs in late summer on plant stems which hatch in spring. Larvae is found from May to August.

