Orthotylus flavosparsus

Orthotylus flavosparsus

Description

A small green bug that is similar to many other species.  It has green wing membrane cells and patches of silvery hairs on the dorsal side, giving a white-speckled appearance     It is associated with Chenopodiaceae such as fat-hen and oraches.  Dissection of male genitalia will confirm identification.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good photograph required.

Habitat

Found on chenopods such as Fat-hen and oraches.

When to see it

Adult: June-September.

UK Status

A common species throughout much of Britain.

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland, but probably under-recorded.

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

All NatureSpot records