Phytocoris dimidiatus

Description

Length 6.5 mm. Phytocoris species have a distinctive appearance due to the long hind femora and long 1st antennal segment. 

There are other very similar species in this genus (e.g. Phytocoris reuteri ) which means that detailed examination of an actual specimen is generally needed to identify the exact species. A red box around the image indicates that we think it is likely to be this species but can't be 100% certain
Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species (a photograph alone is not normally sufficient because key features are too small or hidden).

Habitat

Found on a range of deciduous trees, especially Oak.

When to see it

June to October.

UK Status

Widespread across Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015

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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Miridae
Records on NatureSpot:
0
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Last record:
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