Platycranus bicolor

Platycranus bicolor

Description

Length about 4 mm. Although similar to other green mirid bugs (e.g. Orthotylus sp.), this bug is the only one to occur on gorse in late summer. The upper surface is covered in scale-like pale hairs and the clavus is darkened in males. The vertex is relatively wide in relation to the eye width.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Areas where Gorse is present.

When to see it

Adult: August and September.

UK Status

Found mainly in southern Britain and may be abundant where it occurs.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Additional images

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