HOME	A BIT ABOUT BUGS	GALLERY	SYSTEMATIC LISTS	RECORDING BUGS	CONTACT US	LINKS

Dicyphus stachydis Family: Miridae Members of this genus can be difficult to identify using structural features, but general coloration and hostplant are often informative. This species is found widely on Hedge Woundwort Stachys sylvatica. The adults are usually brachypterous and often show a dark spot at the apex of both the corium and the cuneus as in D. epilobii, but the 1st antennal segment is mainly pale and the head has dark markings. Specific structural characters: - Length of 3rd antennal segment ≥ head width across eyes - Hind tibiae rather short Compare D. pallicornis Adult: All year, particularly July-September Length 4.5 mm
	Adult: north London (April 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
	Adult: north London (April 2008) ©Tristan Bantock