Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small Bug.Anthocoris nemorum (Juvenile)..ID by Sue Southway

Posted by Roger Thomason on 17-11-2008 12:32
#1

There were lots of these little bugs in the garden this year, but I can't recall seeing them previously. They are only a few mm in length. Can anyone put a name to them?

Edited by Roger Thomason on 17-11-2008 21:31

Posted by Paul Beuk on 17-11-2008 14:03
#2

Juvenile anthocorid bugs.

Posted by Sue Southway on 17-11-2008 18:57
#3

Looks like Anthocoris nemorum, a very common 'Flower bug', the white tips to the wing buds and pale hind angles on the pronotum are the defining features.
Sue:D

Posted by Roger Thomason on 17-11-2008 21:29
#4

Thank you Paul and Sue. I posted what I think is the Adult on 03-10-08, thought the head etc. looked similar.
Regards Roger