Scolopostethus thomsoni
Family: Lygaeidae
Adults - All year
Length 3.5-4.0 mm
Key ID Characteristics
A Lygid which is short dark and hairless in form
The Pronotal sides have a large pale spot mid centre
Legs in the Genus have a one large and several small spines beneath the front femur.
Wings This species is normally Brachyopterous - Partly winged which have few hairs spread over it However infrequent fully-winged forms occur.
A Lygid which is short dark and hairless in form
The Pronotal sides have a large pale spot mid centre
Legs in the Genus have a one large and several small spines beneath the front femur.
Wings This species is normally Brachyopterous - Partly winged which have few hairs spread over it However infrequent fully-winged forms occur.
Antennal Character - The apexes aof the 3nd 3rd and 4th segments are darkened but not a wholly reliable ID characteristic
Similar Species
S. affinis, S. decoratus
Habitat Usually abundant on Nettle Urtica dioeca
Phenology New generation are complete from late July onwards.with Adults overwintering
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