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Grypocoris stysi Family: Miridae A conspicuous bug found widely throughout the UK, usually on nettles in woodland, and sometimes umbellifers and white bryony. The adults and larvae feed on both flower heads as well as small invertebrates such as aphids. The chequered pattern of light yellow-white areas and striking orange-yellow cuneus make confusion with other species unlikely. Eggs hatch in May and nymphs become adult in June and July, rarely surviving much beyond August. Compare: Stenotus binotatus Adult: June-August Length 6-8 mm
	Adult: north Wales (July 2007) ©Tristan Bantock
Adult: south Wales (June 2006) ©Ian Tew	Adult: Yorks (June 2008) ©Joe Botting
Adult: Berks (June 2008) ©Jonathan Michaelson	Nymph: north Wales (June 2008) ©Tristan Bantock