Calocoris alpestris

Calocoris alpestris

Description

Length 9-11 mm. One of many entirely green plant bugs but distinctive due to its large size and very elongate shape. The 1st antennal segment is very long. The base of the scutellum is sometimes narrowly dark, as is a thin collar behind the head.

Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)

This species can be identified from good quality photographs with care but there are similar species that it could be confused with.

Recording advice

This species can be identified from good quality photographs with care but there are similar species that it could be confused with.

Habitat

On Nettles, often in damp woodland.

When to see it

Adult: May - August.

UK Status

A local species, found in upland or northern areas (including hills in southern England).

VC55 Status

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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

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Additional images

All NatureSpot records