Orius majusculus

Description

Length 2.5-2.7mm. Angles of pronotum without long hairs. Blade of paramere broad, rather abruptly narrowed and angled apically, flagellum a little longer than the blade. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Microscopic examination and dissection required. 

UK Status

Not often recorded. 

VC55 Status

Not often recorded. 

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Species profile

Species group:
insect - true bug (Hemiptera)
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Anthocoridae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
04/07/2024 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
04/07/2024 (Nicholls, David)

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