Macrolophus pygmaeus
Macrolophus pygmaeus
A fragile-looking bug found on Hedge Woundwort (Stachys sylvatica). It is bright green with dark antennal bases, and a dark line between the eye and pronotum. The antennae are shorter than the very similar M rubi, and the 3rd antennal segment is c.1.75x the length of the 4th (last) segment.
Macrolophus rubi
A good field photo plus a close up of the specimen showing the the relative lengths of 3rd and 4th antennal segments. You must note the food plant. We recommend that a specimen is retained in case expert verification is needed
Woodland edges, hedgerows etc on Hedge Woundwort
Widespread; due to confusion in the past with M rubi the range is not clear. (ref. British Bugs webpage for the species)
Rarely recorded
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