Oncotylus viridiflavus
Description
Length 5 to 6 mm. The black patterning on the head and pronotum combined with the blueish green colour are unique amongst the UK Miridae.
Habitat
On flowering heads of knapweed.
When to see it
Adult: July to September
Life History
Feeds on knapweed.
UK Status
Occasional in southern and central England and some parts of Wales.
VC55 Status
Occasional.
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