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.
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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