Orthotylus flavosparsus
Family: Miridae
Orthotylus is a large genus of predominantly green bugs. Many are extremely similar and species identification based on external features is often difficult. The hostplant can be very informative.
O. flavosparsus is one of the more easily recognised species and is found on chenopods such as fat-hen and oraches. The green membrane cells and the patches of silvery hairs on the upperside are distinctive.
A common species throughout much of the UK.
Adult: June-September
Length ~4.0 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: Kent (July 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
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Adult: north Wales (June 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
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