Plant Bug

Deraeocoris ruber

Description

Over all length 6 - 8mm. A variable bug that may be black with red cunea (ends of the fore-wings) or red with a yellow scutellum, or a combination.

Habitat

Often found on nettles or other herbaceous plants where it preys on other insects.

Status and distribution

Common and widespread in southern England, less common further north and absent from Scotland. Common and widespread in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

July to September.

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - July 3rd 2017

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - July 14th 2019

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - August 4th 2013

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - August 4th 2019

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - July 23rd 2013

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - July 14th 2019

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - nymph - June 29th 2019

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - nymph - July 4th 2014

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - nymph - July 4th 2014

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - nymph - June 14th 2020

  • Leaf Bug - Deraeocoris ruber - nymph - June 18th 2023