INSECTS

HEMIPTERA / RHOPALID BUGS

The Rhopalidae is a family of scentless plant bugs that lack well-developed scent glands. They are all plant feeders. The family were once known as 'Corizidae'.

Cinnamon Bug Corizus hyoscyami is a brightly coloured bug measuring about 9mm. Once a coastal species but now becoming more frequent inland.

Glass-winged Bug Stictopleurus punctatonervosus has clear wings. 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 is found on stinging nettles. It is associated with woodland clearings. They overwinter as adults and the new generation appears in August. Length about 7mm.