Macrolophus pygmaeus
A fragile-looking bug found on Hedge Woundwort (Stachys sylvatica). It is bright green with dark antennal bases, and a dark line between the eye and pronotum. The antennae are shorter than the very similar M rubi, and the 3rd antennal segment is c.1.75x the length of the 4th (last) segment.
Macrolophus rubi
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Woodland edges, hedgerows etc on Hedge Woundwort
Widespread; due to confusion in the past with M rubi the range is not clear. (ref. British Bugs webpage for the species)
Rarely recorded
sue
Thornton Reservoir, woodland edge
08 July 2024
from Hedge Woundwort
sue
Thornton Reservoir, woodland edge
08 July 2024
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true bug (Hemiptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Miridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 08/07/2024 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 08/07/2024 (Timms, Sue)
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