Rhyparochromus pini
Family: Lygaeidae
A
large, elongate and long-legged ground bug which has a dark wing
membrane, usually with several paler spots. The sides of the scutellum
are narrowly pale.
Although found widely in southern England and south/mid Wales, this is
a scarce bug with a scattered distribution. In the south-east it is
mainly found on heathland, often under heather
or in leaf litter. Further west, it is mainly coastal and associated
with sand dunes. It is likely to have a variety of foodplants.
Adults overwinter, mating in the spring. The new generation is complete from late July onwards.
Adult: All year
Length 7-8 mm
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