Delicate Apple Capsid

Malacocoris chlorizans

Description

Over all length 3 to 4mm. A small, pale leafbug with a delicate filigree pattern of emerald green markings over the forewings and pronotum.

Habitat

Woodland edge, woodland, hedgerows on woody plants - often Hazel. It feeds on aphids and other small invertebrates.

Status and distribution

Common and widespread throughout Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

May to October.