




Kleidocerys resedae
The Birch Catkin Bug is a tiny insect that loves to hang out on birch trees. It has a special relationship with the catkins, which are the flowers of the birch tree. These bugs are fun to spot because they blend in with their surroundings!
Hábitat: Forests
The Birch Catkin Bug is a small, flattened insect with a reddish-brown body. Its clear wings feature distinctive dark, lace-like venation. Its overall shape and coloration provide excellent camouflage against birch bark and catkins.





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Look closely, their wings have a cool, lace-like pattern with dark spots!
They love to munch on the seeds found inside dangling birch catkins!
This tiny bug belongs to a group known as 'seed bugs' because of what they eat!
When winter arrives, they often hide in tree bark cracks to stay warm and safe!
Birch Catkin Bug can disappear on branches because of its flattened, mottled body that helps them blend perfectly with bark and birch catkins.
Birch Catkin Bug has a special straw-like mouthpart that helps them slurp nutrients from tiny birch seeds, their favorite snack.
Birch Catkin Bug can fly short distances using its clear, veined wings that helps them move between trees and find new food sources.
They love to munch on the tiny seeds found in birch tree catkins!
Betula pendula
Feeds on seeds from this common tree.

Betula pubescens
Relies on its seeds for sustenance.
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Parus major
Small birds often prey on these bugs.
Cyanistes caeruleus
A common bird predator in birch habitats.
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These bugs are harmless, but it's always good to look and not touch insects unless you know they're safe.
8-10 mm
4-5 mm
60-120 días
They love to munch on the tiny seeds found in birch tree catkins!
Forests
Foraging
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