Orthotylus caprai
Orthotylus caprai
Description
Length 3mm. Bright green, cuneus paler. Dorsal pubescence: dense semi-erect long brownish-black & fine prone yellowish hairs. Rostrum ≈ apex of hind coxae. Left clasper with 4-5 distinctive large
teeth on outer edge of lobe. Tibial spines >tibia thickness, brown.
Similar Species
Orthotylus spp.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Detailed photos showing male parameres required.
Habitat
Arboreal, on Cypress family of conifers.
UK Status
Uncommon.
VC55 Status
Uncommon.
Further Information
A Mediterranean species which has spread across Europe.
AJ Cann
Leicester Knighton Park
18 July 2025
male
AJ Cann
Leicester Knighton Park
18 July 2025
female
AJ Cann
Leicester Knighton Park
18 July 2025
female (1mm squares)
sue
Leicester, Western Park
28 July 2025
on Wellingtonia, male
AJ Cann
Leicester Knighton Park
18 July 2025
left clasper
sue
Leicester, Western Park
28 July 2025
left clasper
sue
Leicester, Western Park
28 July 2025
right clasper
Adam Poole
Broughton Astley Garden
10 July 2025
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