Peritrechus lundii
Family: Lygaeidae
Peritrechus
species have only one or two
small spines on the front femora. As in Scolopostethus, a
pale spot is present at the sides of the pronotum, although this is not always obvious.
In P. lundii, the wing membrane has a characteristic white spot at the tip and the
sides of the pronotum are distinctly keeled. The basal half of the 2nd
antennal segment is pale and the front femur bears a single spine.
A
widespread but local species across the UK, although absent from upland
areas and commoner in the south. Often associated with crop fields but
also found on grasslands, heaths and dunes, probably feeding on a range
of host plants. Overwinters as an adult, becoming active in April-June
when mating
takes place.
Adult: all year
Length 4-5 mm
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