Cryptic Leatherbug - Bathysolen nubilus

Length 5.5 to 7 mm. This squashbug is characterised by a short and broad pronotum which lacks spines and has pale sides. The scutellum has a pale tip and the 1st antennal segment is rather broad, wider than the 4th. 

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A ground-dwelling species feeding on members of the pea family, particularly Black Medick and most likely to be encountered in dry habitats and in places where the food plants occur.

Adults may be encountered at any time of year, the nymphs are most likely to be found between June and August.

Historically very scarce, this species can now be found more widely across southern England and East Anglia.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.