Cymus claviculus

    Click here to support NatureSpot by making a donation - small or large - your gift is very much appreciated. Thank you.
    Description

    A very small bug - length 2.5 to 3.5 mm. The four bugs in this genus are distinctively shaped and have a highly punctured body and forewings. However, they can be difficult to separate. This species is recognised by a narrow impunctate band near the corio-claval suture. In the other members of the genus, the corium is punctured throughout.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Often found in drier habitats than the others, on sandy heaths and dry meadows.

    When to see it

    Adult: All year

    UK Status

    Widespread in the southern half of Britain, but not well recorded.

    VC55 Status

    Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

    be our species champion

    • sue
      Bagworth, grassland at start of brickworks path
      08 August 2020
    • sue
      Bagworth, grassland at start of brickworks path
      08 August 2020
      narrow un-punctured strip near corium/clavus
    • Graham Calow
      Lychgate Lane, Burbage
      18 May 2017

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    MAP KEY:

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

    UK Map