INSECTS
RHOPALID BUGS
Cinnamon Bug
Corizus hyoscyami
Brightly coloured Rhopalid bug measuring about 9mm. Once a coastal species but now becoming more frequent inland.
Glass-winged Bug
Stictopleurus punctatonervosus
The clear wings are responsible for the common name. Historically this was a rare bug in Britain but is now being seen more often in dry grassland habitats. About 7-8mm in length. Also known as the 'Transparent Rhopalid'.
Hypericum Rhopalid
Rhopalus subrufus
Found on stinging nettles this red bug is associated with woodland clearings. They overwinter as adults and the new generation appears in August. Length about 7mm.
GROUNDBUGS
Birch Catkin Bug
Kleidocerys resedae
Common in habitats that contain Birch trees. The forewings of this rust-coloured groundbug are patterned and mainly transparent. Adults overwinter and there are several generations a year. Length 5mm.
Eremocoris podagricus
This species with reddish-brown patterned forewings is associated with moss growing beneath hawthorns in chalky and sandy locations. Length 5.0-6.5mm.
Nettle Ground Bug
Heterogaster urticae
This species found on nettles has alternate dark and light markings on legs and connexivum and the tibiae have three dark bands. The head and pronotum are covered in long erect hairs. Adults overwinter, emerging and mating during spring; couples may remain joined together for several days. Length 6-7mm.
Nettle Ground Bug
(Final instar nymph)
Heterogaster urticae
This species found on nettles has alternate dark and light markings on legs and connexivum and the tibiae have three dark bands. The head and pronotum are covered in long erect hairs. Adults overwinter, emerging and mating during spring; couples may remain joined together for several days. Length 6-7mm.
LACEBUGS