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Lygus
rugulipennis Tarnished Plant Bug Family: Miridae Nau, B. S. (2004) Identification of plantbugs in the genus Lygus in Britain ![]() This genus is one of the most problematic mirid groups to identify. The five UK species can overlap considerably in colour, markings and size; some specimens cannot be determined. The most reliable identification features concern the fine detaill of the middle of the corium, and are visible only at high resolution. Characters given by Southwood & Leston (1959) are misleading; the above reference (Nau, 2004) summarises current knowledge. Key features of L. rugulipennis: - Pubescence on middle of corium very dense; lateral spacing of the hairs generally << hair length.
- Punctures on middle of corium closely spaced and almost touching.
- Very variable in colouration and markings.
- Smaller (5.0-6.0 mm).
Compare L. pratensis, L. maritimus, L. wagneri Adult: All year |
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Adult:
Essex (August 2015) ©Tristan Bantock |
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Adult:
Detail of corium ©Tristan
Bantock |
Adult:
north London (September 2008) ©Tristan
Bantock |
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Adult: Cambs
(October 2010) ©Will George |
Adult: Gwynedd
(July 2010) ©Tristan Bantock |
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Adult:
Yorks (October 2008) ©Joe
Botting |
Adult: Berkshire (March 2011) ©Jonathan Michaelson |