Grypocoris stysi

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Alternative names
Calocoris stysi
Description

Length 6-8 mm. A conspicuous bug. The chequered pattern of light yellow-white areas and striking orange-yellow cuneus make confusion with other species unlikely.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Usually on Nettles in woodland, and sometimes umbellifers and White Bryony.

When to see it

Adult: June-August.

Life History

Eggs hatch in May and nymphs become adult in June and July, rarely surviving much beyond August. The adults and larvae feed on both flower heads and small invertebrates such as aphids.

UK Status

Common and found widely throughout Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • Mike Higgott
    County Hall
    21 June 2016
  • Mike Higgott
    Anstey, North Wood
    04 June 2023
    nymph
  • Graham Calow
    Granitethorpe Quarry, Sapcote
    08 June 2009
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    27 June 2013
  • David Nicholls
    Fosse Meadows
    08 July 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Thornton Reservoir
    27 June 2008
  • Kate Nightingale
    Charnwood Lodge
    23 June 2016
    nymph

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species data profile ?

Species profile

Species group:
insect - true bug (Hemiptera)
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Miridae
Records on NatureSpot:
204
First record:
29/06/2007 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
30/06/2025 (Edwards, Jo)

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  • HAPeacock
    The Orchards
    26 June 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Martinshaw Wood
    29 June 2007
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    03 June 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Cloud Wood
    24 June 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Ulverscroft
    14 July 2011
  • HAPeacock
    Leicester Garden
    17 June 2012
  • HAPeacock
    The Orchards
    26 June 2012
  • HAPeacock
    The Orchards
    26 June 2012
  • HAPeacock
    City Farm - Cow Field
    26 June 2012
  • Mike Higgott
    Snibston Colliery Park
    25 June 2023
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby
    31 May 2024
  • Graham Calow
    Granitethorpe Quarry, Sapcote
    05 June 2009
    nymph