Closterotomus fulvomaculatus
Description
Length 6 to7 mm. A fairly large and mainly brownish plant bug in which the upper surface is covered in flattened golden hairs. Confusion with other species is unlikely.
Habitat
In hedgerows and low vegetation.
When to see it
Adult: June-August.
Life History
Feeds mainly on Hop, although Nettles and Meadowsweet are also used as foodplants.
UK Status
Fairly frequent though not really common in Britain, but not well recorded.
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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