Field Damsel Bug - Nabis ferus

Description

Length 8-8.5 mm. A grey/brown nabid which is widespread in dry grassy habitats. This species is always macropterous, the wings extending beyond the end of the abdomen. Densely hairy forewings and the pronotum is considerably wider than it is long. 

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Grassy places

When to see it

Adult: All year

Life History

Adults overwinter, mating and laying eggs in the spring. The new generation of adults is complete from August onwards

UK Status

Fairly common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Common names
Field Damsel Bug
Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Nabidae
Records on NatureSpot:
50
First record:
09/08/2010 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
01/01/2024 (Poole, Adam)

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