Orthotylus nassatus

Orthotylus nassatus

Description

Length ~5mm. A blue-green species, the first antennal segment is pale above with a dark line on the underside.

Similar Species

Other green Mirid bugs. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photos showing key features required. Dissection of male left clasper helps with confirmation. 

Habitat

On a range of deciduous trees, including Oak, Lime and Ash. 

When to see it

Summer-Autumn. 

UK Status

Widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

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

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records