Species Biology
Identification
It is black with a bronze reflection in good light. Has a pale area at tip of the abdomen where the wings overlap. The 2nd segment of the antennae are slightly paler than the rest.
Habitat
Found in the margins of herb-rich fields on the ground, and on low-growing herbs, particularly in association with species of forget-me-not.
Life cycle
Adults can be found throughout the year, except July. Nymphs occur in June to August.
Similar species
The Blue Bug is a metallic blue-black all over and does not have the pale brown area where the wings overlap.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
It is known only from sites in Kilkenny, Carlow and Kildare.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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