Drymus sylvaticus

Drymus sylvaticus

Description

Length 4 to 5 mm.  This genus has a distinctively-shaped pronotum and the front femur has one large tooth and several small ones. Drymus sylvaticus has reddish-brown forewing and entirely black scutellum and pronotum. The legs lack long hairs.  There are two rectangular dark marks forming a V-shape on the forewings, by the tip of the clavus.  

Similar Species

Other Drymus. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species.

Habitat

Amongst moss, grass and leaf-litter on dryish soils.

When to see it

Adults can be seen all year round.

UK Status

Common (ref.: British Heteroptera checklist 2021 on British Bugs website) 

VC55 Status

Frequently recorded

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Coloured squares = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Additional images

All NatureSpot records