Raglius alboacuminatus
Family: Lygaeidae
A
medium-sized ground bug which has striking red-brown and white markings
on the forewings and rear third of the pronotum. There is a large white
spot on the cuneus. Both macropterous and brachypterous forms
occur.
A scarce species which is found mainly in southern Britain,
particularly the south-east, although there are recent records from East Anglia. The foodplant is Black Horehound
Ballota nigra and the bug favours stands growing on warm, sparsely-vegetated
ground. It has been mainly recorded from ruderal habitats.
Adults
overwinter, mating in the spring, when they may be active rather early
in the year. The new generation is complete from late July onwards.
Adult: All year
Length 5-6 mm
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Adult
macropter: Surrey (April 2011) ©Tristan
Bantock
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Adult
brachypter: Herts
(August 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock
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Adult
brachypter: Herts
(August 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock
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Adult
brachypter: Herts
(August 2009) ©Tristan
Bantock
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Nymph:
Essex (July 2010) ©Tristan
Bantock
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