Metopoplax ditomoides
Metopoplax ditomoides
Description
A small slender ground bug (3.5 - 4mm) with a dark and densely punctured pronotum and scutellum, and contrasting pale forewings. The pronotum is coveed with short whitish hairs.
Similar Species
Metapoplax fuscinervis has a bicoloured pronotum that is cream or pale brown to the rear.
Recording advice
Photographs of a specimen or taken in the field, clearly showing thorax
Habitat
Dry sparsely vegetated habitats such as brownfield land
When to see it
All year.
UK Status
Uncommon. Has recently become established in southern England and can be abundant in some years.
VC55 Status
Rare.
Further Information
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