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Tupiocoris
rhododendri Family: Miridae First recorded in the 1970s, this bug is probably native to the USA. It feeds solely on Rhododendron and is now well-established in southern and central Britain at least. The structure and markings are distinctive; note the black pronotum and white collar, as well as the antennal pattern. The eyes are placed relatively far forward. Compare: Mecomma ambulans, Dicyphus sp, Campyloneura virgula Adult: June-September Length 4-5 mm |
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Adult: Sussex
(June 2007) ©Brian Valentine |
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Adult: north London (June 2008) ©Tristan Bantock | Adult: north
London (June 2008) ©Tristan Bantock |