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Classification Order: Heteroptera Family: Miridae
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Length 5-6 mm
Phenology June - October
IdentificationIn the main this is a thin / slender Mirid with parallel-sides and blue-green species Its named character is the black patches at the base of the bristly tibia ('knees'), e antennae parts and at the rear angles of the pronutum. The Black knees are particularly notable on the developing paler Nymphs.
Yellow markings on the scutellum and forewings are variable but can be seen on this specimen . Antennae Length of the 1st antennal segment is aprox equal to the width of the head. In Males the Antennae are Long
Habitat Common mirid dwelling around deciduous trees, including birch, alder, apple, lime, and ash. It is in part predatory, feeding largely on red spider mites and finds are more productive when both phenologies coincide
IMAGE D4594 (C) 2008 COLIN DUKE
IMAGE D4597 (C) 2008 COLIN DUKE
IMAGE D4598 (C) 2008 COLIN DUKE
