Orthotylus
moncreaffi
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. moncreaffi is
a small species which is covered in white hairs, which is associated with Sea
Purslane Atriplex portulacoides and other chenopods growing in salt marshes.
Locally distributed on the
southern and eastern coasts of England and south Wales.
Adult: July-October
Length 3.0 mm
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Adult:
Essex (July 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock
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Adult:
Essex (July 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock
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Adult:
Essex (July 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock
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Nymph:
Essex (July 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock
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