Orthotylus
tenellus
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. tenellus is
one of the more easily recognised species; the ground colour is translucent
pale yellow-green and the eyes are distinctively dark. The 1st antennal
segment lacks long hairs.
Widely scattered throughout much of Britain,
feeding on oak, ash and hazel.
Adult: June-August
Length 4.0-4.5 mm
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Adult:
north London (June 2008) ©Tristan
Bantock
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Adult: north
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Adult:
north London (June 2008) ©Tristan
Bantock
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