Lopus decolor

Lopus decolor

Description

Length 4 to 5 mm.  A fairly small greyish-yellow bug which is elongate oval in shape. The head has two darker marks bordering the eyes and the tarsi are entirely dark. There are other, very similar species and care is needed with identification.

Similar Species

Quite similar to Amblytylus nasutus and Megalocoleus molliculus.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed.

Habitat

Usually found in dry grasslands. 

When to see it

Adult: June to August.

Life History

Feeds on several grass species.

UK Status

Fairly common and widespread throughout the Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

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All NatureSpot records