Monosynamma sabulicola
Family: Miridae
This
genus comprises three very similar bugs which are grey to
grey-black in colour and found on willows. The 2nd antennal segment is
much longer than the head width and the tibial spines are set in black
spots.
All UK Monosynamma were previously considered to be M. bohemanni and the three species are very difficult to separate. Although M. sabulicola is on average the broadest and has the longest antennae, a series of specimens must be examined for unambiguous determination. All bugs from the west coast are likely to refer to this species.
M. sabulicola
is a scarce (Nb) species primarily associated with western sand dune
systems, where stands of creeping willow in dune slacks are the
host-plant. However, it has recently also been recorded from inland
gravel pits on other willow species.
Adult: June-September
Length ~4 mm
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Adult: north Wales (June 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
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Adult: north Wales (June 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
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Adult: north Wales (July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
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Adult: north Wales (July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
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Adult: north Wales (July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
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Adult: north Wales (June 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
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Nymph: north Wales (June 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
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