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Bug ID? (Cambs. UK)
Gman
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Posted on 24-06-2022 11:22
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 Hi All

I have found a species similar to my photos (Potato Capsid) Closterotomus norwegicus.
But I have read that there are similar species with the red dots on the pronotum.
Unfortunately, it doesn't say what those species are.

Found on the edge of a woodland ride.

Could someone try to ID this please?

Thanks, Gareth
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Gman
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Posted on 24-06-2022 11:23
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 More photos to follow when I am allowed to post them....................................Frown
 
eklans
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Posted on 24-06-2022 13:26
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 Hi Gareth, Closterotomus norwegicus is correct: the spines on the hind tibia are shorter than the tibia's width...
http://www.britis...gicus.html
Edited by eklans on 24-06-2022 13:27
Greetings, Eric K
 
Gman
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Posted on 28-06-2022 22:58
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 Thanks for your help Eric.
Edited by Gman on 28-06-2022 22:58
 
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