Psallus albicinctus
A small orange-brown bug, c. 3.2mm, found on oak. Antennae are pale brown, and the head and pronotum are covered in fine brown spots. The hind femora are heavily marked with dark spots.
Several other orange-brown Psallus are found on oak
Close examination is needed. Photos should show dark dots on foreparts and heavily spotted femorae; also note size, and the host plant
Oak trees
June
Scarce - see British Heteroptera checklist 2021 (https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/systematic_het.html)
Rare. The first VC55 record is believed to be from Bagworth in 2025
sue
Bagworth Heath CP, area near scrapes
07 June 2025
male, 3.2mm
sue
Bagworth Heath CP, area near scrapes
07 June 2025
brown dots on head and pronotum
sue
Bagworth Heath CP, area near scrapes
07 June 2025
sue
Bagworth Heath CP, area near scrapes
07 June 2025
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true bug (Hemiptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Miridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 07/06/2025 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 07/06/2025 (Timms, Sue)
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