Two-spotted Grass Bug - Stenotus binotatus

Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area

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Calbost Niel

Lion

Nice bug. Interesting pattern Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  The bug thanks you sincerely. Posted 4 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Interesting! Today I captured a similar bug in the garden. Only a side view, but had no idea what to look for regarding the ID. This helps, might even be the same species. Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Great! Posted 4 years ago

The Two-spotted Grass Bug

"Stenotus binotatus" is a species of plant bug, originally from Europe, but now also established across North America and New Zealand. It is 6–7 mm long, yellowish, with darker markings on the pronotum and forewings. It feeds on various grasses, and can be a pest of crops such as wheat.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Christine Young