Dicyphus globulifer
This is small (3 to 4 mm) bug which varies from a pale brown to light chestnut brown. Members of this genus can be difficult to identify using structural features, but general coloration and host plant are often informative. D. globulifer is always fully-winged. The short legs spines do not arise from black spots and the antennae are entirely black. The scutellum has pale sides.
Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species.
This species is found on red and white campion.
All year round.
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham Calow
Jubilee Walk, Leire
17 May 2011
on campion
sue
Bagworth
06 May 2018
Graham Calow
Sapcote
02 June 2013
found on Campion
Graham Calow
Sapcote
02 June 2013
found on Campion
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Bugs
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Miridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 17/05/2011 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 06/05/2018 (Timms, Sue)
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