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Corizus hyoscyami Family: Rhopalidae Key to the Rhopalidae of Central Europe (German) A very handsome species which should be unmistakable. Although striking, it does bear a superficial resemblance to the red and black ground bugs (Lygaeidae); be sure to rule out Arocatus longiceps, which has recently been recorded in south-east England, as well as Pyrrhocoris apterus. In addition to the distinctive markings, C. hyoscyami is further distinguished by its hairiness and the numerous veins in the apical wing membrane, characteristic of all Rhopalidae. Although historically confined to the coasts of southern Britain, this species is now found inland throughout England and Wales as far north as Yorkshire. It is associated with a range of plants, and overwinters as an adult, the new generation appearing in August-September. Nymphs are yellow/red-brown in colour and also rather hairy. Adult: All year Length 9 mm
	Adult: north Wales (April 2007) ©Tristan Bantock
Adult: north Wales (June 2007) ©Tristan Bantock	Adult: south Wales (May 2007) ©Tristan Bantock
Adults: south Wales (May 2009) ©Barry Stewart	Nymph: north Wales (July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock