Nettle Leaf Mirid
Plagiognathus arbustorum

TQ4793 11/07/2024 ©Raymond Small
Extremely common bug found on nettles. The adults have a ground colour that varies from pale olive-green to almost black. The dark edges of the hind femora are a useful identification characteristic also present in the late instars. Adults are about 4mm long, nymphs are smaller.
Invertebrates-----Shieldbugs-----Mirid Bugs-----Other Large Bugs-----4
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