Dicyphus globulifer
A small bug with short legs and antennae compared to other Dicyphus species; the 3rd antennal segment is much less than the head width across the eyes. The head and antennae are black, and there are dark marks on the pronotum. The rear of the pronotum is rough. (ref.: B S Nau, unpublished key to Miridae, 2012)
Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species. You must state the host-plant
This species is found on red and white campion.
All year round.
Common (ref.: UK checklist 2021 on British Bugs website)
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.
sue
East Goscote, Long Furrow park, the Dog Walk
02 July 2024
Karaokeking19
Broughton Astley Garden
04 May 2024
Graham Calow
Jubilee Walk, Leire
17 May 2011
on campion
Graham Calow
Sapcote
02 June 2013
found on Campion
sue
Bagworth
06 May 2018
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Bugs
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Miridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 5
- First record:
- 17/05/2011 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 02/07/2024 (Timms, Sue)
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Graham Calow
Sapcote
02 June 2013
found on Campion
