Orthotylus ericetorum
Green Mirid bugs are extremely similar and species identification based on external features is often difficult. The hostplant can be very informative. Orthotylus ericetorum is a small species (about 3.5 mm) found on heather. The upper surface is covered in dark erect hairs, and the membrane veins and cuneus are variably yellow.
Good dorsal and/or side photos of adults are required to confirm species.
On heather.
June to October.
Common bug on heathland throughout the UK, and sometimes even found on cultivated heathers.
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.
AJ Cann
Charnwood Lodge
17 August 2024
sue
Overseal, Wadlands Wood
18 July 2023
sue
Bagworth Heath CP, top of old tip
06 September 2021
sue
Bagworth Heath CP, top of old tip
06 September 2021
sue
Overseal, Wadlands Wood
18 July 2023
AJ Cann
Charnwood Lodge
17 August 2024
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true bug (Hemiptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Miridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 6
- First record:
- 06/09/2021 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 30/07/2025 (Timms, Sue)
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sue
Hicks Lodge, ride north of main path to Newfield Colliery
17 July 2023
sue
Bagworth Heath CP, top of old tip
06 September 2021
sue
Hicks Lodge, ride north of main path to Newfield Colliery
17 July 2023
