Neolygus viridis
Length about 6 mm. Neolygus species are green and oval in shape, although less broad than Apolygus. The brown tibial spines arise from black spots and the 2nd antennal segment is longer than the width of the pronotum at the base. N. viridis is distinguished from other Neolygus species by the extensive dark markings on the clavus and corium, superficially resembling Orthops campestris, which is smaller and has much shorter antennae. The 2nd antennal segment is darkened towards the tip.
Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species.
Found on a range of deciduous trees, in particular Lime.
Adult: June-September.
A widespread and common bug throughout Britain.
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
 Donkey Lane Sapcote SP 4858 9298 (taken 21.6.2009).JPG)
Graham Calow
Sapcote
21 June 2009
Mike Higgott
County Hall
07 July 2015
David Gould
Leicester Garden
28 May 2011
Graham Calow
Jubilee Walk, Leire
25 July 2014
 Donkey Lane Sapcote SP 4858 9298 (taken 21.6.2009).JPG)
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- Species group:
- Bugs
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Miridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 24
- First record:
- 21/06/2009 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 27/07/2023 (Edkins, Keith)
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Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson
23 June 2012
Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson
23 June 2012
Mike Higgott
County Hall
16 July 2015
