Class INSECTA (insects) | Order HEMIPTERA (true bugs) | Suborder HETEROPTERA (true bugs)
Infraorder CIMICOMORPHA (cimicomorph bugs) | Superfamily Miroidea
Family Miridae (plant bugs) | Genus Phytocoris
___Species Phytocoris (Phytocoris) tiliae (Fabricius, 1777)
Description
Body length 6-7 mm. Phytocoris species have a distinctive appearance due to the long hind femora and long 1st antennal segment. This is an attractively marked greyish-green species, which has distinct black mottling on the wings. The ground colour varies from silver-grey to lime-green.
Life History
They predate on other insects.
When Seen, Habitat, Status & Distribution
Seen June to October on a range of deciduous trees, particularly oaks, in woodland. Common and widespread throughout Britain.
Species attracted to moth trap light.
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