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Heterotoma planicornis
Family: Miridae
The broad and flattened 2nd antennal segment, dark ground colour and contrasting greenish legs make this species unmistakeable.
Abundant throughout most of Britain on various plants and trees, in particular nettles. Both adults and the reddish nymphs feed on small insects as well as plant buds and unripe fruits.
Eggs hatch in May, the nymphs becoming adult from June onwards.
Adult: July-October
Length 4.5-5.5 mm
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 7D |
| Lens: | Sigma 150mm 2.8 EX DG Macro HSM |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 25 Jul 2012 - 11:56 AM |
| Focal Length: | 150mm |
| Aperture: | f/7.1 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/60sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 400 |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| Title: | Plant Bug (Heterotoma planicornis) |
| Username: | 
Metro6R4 |
| Uploaded: | 4 Aug 2012 - 8:15 AM |
| Tags: | Beetle, Bug, Close-up / macro, Flower, Fly, Insect |
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| Votes: | 8 |
Comments
Excellent detail and very sharp eye Paul, nice one mate.
Regards
Trev.
OOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooo wassat? good to read your intro but I am non the wiser if I am honest
good shot
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