Calocoris alpestris

Length 9-11 mm. One of many entirely green plant bugs but distinctive due to its large size and very elongate shape. The 1st antennal segment is very long. The base of the scutellum is sometimes narrowly dark, as is a thin collar behind the head.

This species can be identified from good quality photographs with care but there are similar species that it could be confused with.

This species can be identified from good quality photographs with care but there are similar species that it could be confused with.

On Nettles, often in damp woodland.

Adult: May - August.

A local species, found in upland or northern areas (including hills in southern England).

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.