Delicate Apple Capsid - Malacocoris chlorizans

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    Description

    Length 3 to 4 mm. The rather forward set eyes and green mottled forewings are distinctive.

    Habitat

    This small bug may be found on a range of deciduous trees, in particular Hazel.

    When to see it

    Adult: May to October in two broods.

    Life History

    It is mainly predatory and feeds on other insects such as mites and aphids.

    UK Status

    Widespread throughout Britain.

    VC55 Status

    Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

    • HAPeacock
      Leicester Garden
      28 July 2013
    • HAPeacock
      Leicester Garden
      28 July 2013
    • David Nicholls
      Swithland Wood
      25 August 2011
    • David Nicholls
      Wirlybones Wood, Ratby
      21 August 2011
    • Annie Smith
      Stoneygate garden
      04 September 2017

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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

    UK Map