Metopoplax ditomoides
Family: Lygaeidae
This
small ground bug has a dark forebody and rather contrasting whitish
forewings. The head, pronotum and scutellum are densely punctured and
covered with short white hairs. The tip of the head (clypeus) is
widened.
The thorax is bicoloured in the similar M. fuscinervis.
Historically a rare vagrant to Britain, this species has recently
become established in parts of southern England and can be abundant in
some years. Favours very warm and dry sparsely-vegetated habitats such
as field margins, road verges and brownfield sites.
Adult: All year
Length 3.5-4.0 mm
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