Knapweed Rhopalid

Stictopleurus abutilon

These bugs are usually found in wooded areas, grassy places, and brownfield sites, often on plants such as knapweed or mugwort. They have a broad oval abdomen, a banded connexivum, and a spatulate tip on the scutellum. This species is commonly identified by two complete dark circles situated behind the anterior margin, accompanied by a narrow impunctate band in front.