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Lygus
maritimus Family: Miridae Nau, B. S. (2004) Identification of plantbugs in the genus Lygus in Britain This genus is one of the most problematic mirid groups to identify. The five UK species can overlap considerably in colour, markings and size; some specimens cannot be determined. The most reliable identification features concern the fine detaill of the middle of the corium, and are visible only at high resolution. Characters given by Southwood & Leston (1959) are misleading; the above reference (Nau, 2004) summarises current knowledge. Key features of L. maritimus: - Pubescence on middle of corium sparse; lateral spacing of the hairs generally > hair length.
- Punctures on middle of corium widely spaced, seperated by much more than their diameter.
- Ground colour green; pronotum often rose-tinged in the posterior half.
- Smaller (5.0-6.0 mm).
Compare L. pratensis, L. rugulipennis, L. wagneri Adult: All year |
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Adult: north
London (September 2008) ©Tristan Bantock |
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Adult: Detail of
corium ©Tristan Bantock |
Adult: north
London (September 2008) ©Tristan Bantock |
Adult: north
London (September 2008) ©Tristan Bantock |
Adult: Cambs (August 2007) ©Will George |
Adult: north London
(August 2009) ©Tristan Bantock |
Nymph: north London
(July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock |