Megacoelum infusum nymph (?), Low Ploughlands, 22 August 17
Bug nymph found on a gatepost at the edge of broadleaf woodland at Low Ploughlands, 22 August 17.
Many thanks to rockwolf for suggesting Megacoelum infusum. Unfortunately the British Bugs website doesn't include this particular instar, but a good match can be seen here (bottom image):
www.ukwildlife.net/heteroptera/miridae/megacoelum_infusum...
The timing and habitat are also right for this species, and taking these factors into account I can't see anything else that ticks all of the boxes.
NBN Atlas currently shown no UK records for this species north of Leeds and so this would be a great finding if confirmed.
Info passed to Tullie House for comment...
Megacoelum infusum nymph (?), Low Ploughlands, 22 August 17
Bug nymph found on a gatepost at the edge of broadleaf woodland at Low Ploughlands, 22 August 17.
Many thanks to rockwolf for suggesting Megacoelum infusum. Unfortunately the British Bugs website doesn't include this particular instar, but a good match can be seen here (bottom image):
www.ukwildlife.net/heteroptera/miridae/megacoelum_infusum...
The timing and habitat are also right for this species, and taking these factors into account I can't see anything else that ticks all of the boxes.
NBN Atlas currently shown no UK records for this species north of Leeds and so this would be a great finding if confirmed.
Info passed to Tullie House for comment...