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Closterotomus
norwegicus Potato Capsid Family: Miridae This common and widespread bug can be found in meadows and hedgerows across Britain, where it feeds on a wide range of plants, especially nettles, composites and clovers. It is one of several similar green species, although mature males are tinged red-brown and specimens from northern Britain may have brownish-black markings. The tibial spines are shorter than the width of the tibia, and the length of the 2nd antennal segment is roughly equal to the 3rd and 4th combined. The two spots on the pronotum are frequently absent, as are the dark markings at the top of the scutellum. Compare: Calocoris roseomaculatus, Adelphocoris lineolatus Adult: May-October Length 6-8 mm |
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Adult:
north Wales (July 2007) ©Tristan
Bantock |
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Adult:
Yorks (August 2008) ©Joe
Botting |
Adult: (June
2007) ©Peter
Birch |
Adult:
north Wales (July 2008) ©Tristan
Bantock |
Adult:
Berks (June 2008) ©Jonathan
Michaelson |