Phytocoris ulmi

Description

Length 6 to 8 mm. Phytocoris species have a distinctive appearance due to the long hind femora and long 1st antennal segment. The ground colour of P. ulmi is similar to P. varipes, but the upper surface is more uniform, lacking longitudinal markings. The 1st antennal segment is thinner and the hairs on ant1 are longer than its width.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species (a photograph alone is not normally sufficient because key features are too small or hidden).

Habitat

Found in hedgerows and woods, particularly on Hawthorn.

When to see it

Adult: June-October.

Life History

It feeds on the flowers and fruits of a range of plants, as well as small insects.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly common throughout the UK.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Miridae
Records on NatureSpot:
23
First record:
19/07/2010 (Gould, David)
Last record:
19/07/2023 (Smith, Peter)

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