Nettle Leaf Mirid | Hainault Forest

Nettle Leaf Mirid

Plagiognathus arbustorum

TQ4793 17/07/2024 ©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.

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