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Deraeocoris
olivaceus Family: Miridae A large brick-red plant bug found on Hawthorn. Be sure to rule out females of the superfically similar and much more common D. flavilinea which is smaller, much more orange in colour and lacks long hairs on the sides of the pronotum. D. olivaceuswas first recorded in 1951, when it was found at a site in Surrey. It is unclear whether it had been overlooked prior to this, or was a genuinely recent arrival. It has since become more widespread and is now common in much of southern England. It has a strong preference for mature heavily-fruiting hawthorns growing in open situations. Adult: June-July Length 8.5-10.5 mm |
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Adult:
Surrey (June 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock |
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Adult:
Surrey (June 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock |
Nymph:
Surrey (June 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock |