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Dryophilocoris flavoquadrimaculatus
Family: Miridae

This is one of several mirids which are mostly black with yellow markings. Although distinctive, it is similar to the much rarer Globiceps species, which have less extensive yellow areas at the front of the corium. In addition, the pronotum and forewings of D. flavoquadrimaculatus are covered with long fine erect hairs and the posterior of the pronotum is strongly raised. Always macropterous.

A common spring species on oak throughout Britain.

Adult: May-June
Length 6-7 mm

 Dryophilocoris flavoquadrimaculatus
Adult: north London (May 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
Dryophilocoris flavoquadrimaculatus Dryophilocoris flavoquadrimaculatus
Adult: west London (May 2008) ©Julian Oliver

 Adult: north London (May 2007) ©Tristan Bantock
Dryophilocoris flavoquadrimaculatus Dryophilocoris flavoquadrimaculatus
Adult: (May 2007) ©Peter Birch

 		Final instar nymph: west London (April 2009) ©Julian Oliver