Closterotomus fulvomaculatus

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    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.

    • sue
      Bagworth
      26 June 2018
    • David Nicholls
      20 Acre Piece NR
      28 May 2010
    • David Nicholls
      New Lount
      09 June 2011
    • Steve Mathers
      Holwell N R
      29 May 2019
      nymph squares 2mm

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    MAP KEY:

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

    UK Map

    • sue
      Bagworth
      11 June 2018