Bathysolen
nubilus Cryptic Leatherbug
Family: Coreidae
This
squashbug is characterised by a short and broad pronotum which lacks
spines and has pale sides. The scutellum has a pale tip and the 1st
antennal segment is rather broad, wider than the 4th.
A ground-dwelling
species feeding on members of the pea family,
particularly Black Meddick Medicago
lupulina; nymphs can be found June-August. Historically
very scarce, this
species can now be found more widely across southern England and east
Anglia,
favouring a variety of dry and sparsely-vegetated habitats.
Adult: All year
Length
5.5-7.0 mm
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Adult: north London (May 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
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Adult: Surrey (May 2010) ©Tristan Bantock
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Adult: north London (May 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
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Adult: north London (May 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
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Adult: Essex (August 2010) ©Tristan Bantock
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Late instar nymph: Surrey (July 2010) ©Tristan Bantock
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Late instar nymph: Essex (July 2010) ©Tristan Bantock
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