Pinalitus rubricatus
Pinalitus rubricatus
Alternative names
Orthops rubricatus
Description
A small (4 - 5mm) reddish-brown bug found in Spruce, and occasionally Scots Pine or other conifer. The hind tibiae have spines, the apex of the cuneus is red, and the long antennae have darkened 3rd and 4th segments.
Recording advice
Good photographs, ideally from a specimen. We recommend that you retain the specimen in case expert verification is needed
UK Status
Widely scattered (ref: UK checklist 2021 on British Bugs website)
VC55 Status
rarely recorded
Further Information
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