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Macrotylus
horvathi Family: Miridae A distinctive genus comprising three rather parallel-sided grey-green species, characterised by a dense covering of coarse, dark hairs on the forewings and a striking wing membrane pattern. The tibial spines are fine and inconspicuous. In M. horvathi the 1st antennal segment is pale green as in M. solitarius, but there is a circular black mark at the apex of the wing membrane cells. The femora are also densely marked with dark spots. A recent arrival which was first recorded in Kent during 2006 and is now well-established in southern England. The bug feeds on Black Horehound Ballota nigra. Adult: June-September Length 4.5-5.0 mm |
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Adult:
Kent (July 2009) ©Tristan Bantock |
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Adult:
Essex (July 2009) ©Tristan Bantock |
Adult:
Kent (July 2009) ©Tristan Bantock |