Over all length 6 to 7mm. Very similar to L. rugulipennis, but not so densely pubescent.
Habitat
Woodland edge and hedgerows. A wide variety of plants are fed upon.
Status and Distribution
Common and widely spread throughout southern Britain. Fairly common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best Time to See
All year.
Gallery
Plant Bug - Lygus pratensis - October 7th 2014
Plant Bug - Lygus pratensis - July 14th 2019
Plant Bug - Lygus pratensis - July 17th 2020
Plant Bug - Lygus pratensis - August 2nd 2020
Plant Bug - Lygus pratensis - August 2nd 2020
Plant Bug - Lygus pratensis - September 27th 2020
All photography taken at the Netherfield Lagoons, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
