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Ischnocoris angustulus
Family: Lygaeidae

 This small bug is rather similar to Macrodema micropterum, which also occurs commonly on heathland. It is best separated by the largely pale tibiae, relatively larger eyes and partly pale antennae.

Abundant on heathland in southern England and recorded as far north as Scotland, this species feeds on heather and probably other plants. Adults overwinter and the new generation is complete from late July onwards.

Adult: ~All year
Length 2.5-3.0 mm
 Ischnocoris angustulus
Adult: West Sussex (July 2010) ©Tristan Bantock
Ischnocoris angustulus Ischnocoris angustulus
Adult: West Sussex (July 2010) ©Tristan Bantock

 Adult: Surrey (July 2010) ©Tristan Bantock
Ischnocoris angustulus
Adult and nymph: West Sussex (June 2011) ©Ashley Wood