Length 5-6.5 mm. Lygocoris species can be distinguished from similar green bugs by the very fine and inconspicuous pale brown tibial spines and at high magnification, the break in the keel between the eyes. The pronotum is rather straight-sided. In L. pabulinus the pronotum is smooth and the whole upper surface is usually uniformly green.

Nymphs of this species cannot be identifed with confidence.

There are several other similar species - see Neolygus, Apolygus and Orthotylus

Ensure your photographs shows the details of the hind tibia, with fine brown spines.

Found on a range of woody and herbaceous plants, particularly nettles.

Adult: June-October.

A very common bug throughout Britain.

Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland.