Chlamydatus saltitans
Length about 2.5 mm. This genus comprises five very small and almost entirely black bugs with rather broad hind femora. Halticus species are similar, but have longer antennae (> body length). The 2nd antennal segment in Chlamydatus is < head width. C. saltitans has shiny forewings which are black with a brown base and covered in pale hairs. Adults are always brachypterous in UK, the wings reaching mid-abdomen. The hairs on the hind tibia do not arise from large black spots.
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Often found on sparsely vegetated ground, and particularly associated with clovers and other legumes.
Adult: June – September.
A widespread bug, though unobtrusive due to its size.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Mike Higgott
Anstey garden
20 August 2021
Mike Higgott
Anstey garden
20 August 2021
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