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| Phytocoris
ulmi Family: Miridae Phytocoris species have a distinctive appearance due to the long hind femora and long 1st antennal segment. Only Miridius quadrivirgatus has the same shape. The ground colour of P. ulmi is similar to P. varipes, but the upper surface is more uniform, lacking longitudinal markings. The 1st antennal segment is thinner and the antennal hairs are longer than its width (see below). Widespread and fairly common throughout the UK in hedgerows and woods, particularly on hawthorn. It feeds on the flowers and fruits of a range of plants, as well as small insects. Adult: June-October Length 6-8 mm |
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| Adult:
Herts (June 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock |
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| Adult:
detail of head and 1st antennal segment ©Jonathan
Michaelson |
Adult:
Warks (August 2008) ©Walwyn
(Flickr.com) |
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| Adult:
Berks (July 2008) ©Jonathan
Michaelson |
Adult:
south London (August 2007) ©Joe
Botting |