Lygus maritimus
5 to 6 mm. Markings variable but colour predominantly green, pronotum often rose-tinged in the posterior half.
Other Lygus species.
Pubescence on middle of corium sparse; lateral spacing of the hairs generally greater than hair length. Punctures on middle of corium widely spaced, separated by much more than their diameter.
Microscopic examination of key features needed.
Found in sandy and heath areas, feeds on a range of foodplants, in particular mayweeds.
All year.
Typically costal but also sandy areas inland.
Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
AJ Cann
Billa Barra
30 April 2022
AJ Cann
Billa Barra
30 April 2022
corium punctures
AJ Cann
Billa Barra
30 April 2022
cuneus hairs
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true bug (Hemiptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Miridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 30/04/2022 (Cann, Alan)
- Last record:
- 30/04/2022 (Cann, Alan)
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