Berytinus clavipes
Family: Berytidae
Berytinus species are characterised by the short 2nd antennal segment (less than the length of the club on the 1st segment) and by the short hind femora, which do not reach the apex of the corium.
In B. clavipes the club of
the 1st
antennal segment is brown and much paler than the 4th segment.
The wing membrane lacks brown markings and the front of the head is
very pointed (twice as long as wide). The 3rd antennal segment is
longer than the pronotum.
A local stiltbug found mainly in the south-east, usually in sandy or chalk habitats,
feeding on rest-harrow. Adults overwinter, mating
early in the spring; the new
generation is complete from July onwards.
Adult: All year
Length 6.5-8.5 mm
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