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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
Closterotomus norwegicus
Adult: north Wales (July 2007) ©Tristan Bantock

Closterotomus norwegicus Closterotomus norwegicus
Adult: Yorks (August 2008) ©Joe Botting
Adult: (June 2007) ©Peter Birch

Closterotomus norwegicus Closterotomus norwegicus
Adult: north Wales (July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
Adult: Berks (June 2008) ©Jonathan Michaelson