Campylomma annulicorne

Description

A small pale greenish bug found on Salix spp., especially osier and white willow.  The 1st antennal segment is very short and marked with black in males and females, and the 2nd segment is black in males.  The black spines on the hind tibiae arise from black spots.

Similar Species

Campylomma verbasci is very similar but found on Mulleins and related species. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photographs showing antennae and tibiae; note species of plant on which it was found

Habitat

Salix - willows and osiers

UK Status

Local in Southern and Central England; Widely scattered (ref.: UK checklist 2021 on British Bugs website)

VC55 Status

The 2024 record is believed to be the first recorded in VC55

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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
17/08/2024 (Timms, Sue)
Last record:
17/08/2024 (Timms, Sue)

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