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Orthocephalus
saltator Family: Miridae The two Orthocephalus species are very dark and rather squat plant bugs in which the hind tibiae are modified for jumping. The antennae are entirely black. This species is distinguished from the similar O. coriaceus by the brownish hind tibiae. Males are always macropterous and females usually brachypterous. Widespread but locally distributed throughout the UK in a variety of grassland habitats. Compare: O. coriaceus Adult: June-September Length 4-5 mm |
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Adult male:
south London (July 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock |
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Adult female:
north Wales (July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock |
Adult female:
south Wales (June 2009) ©Barry Stewart |