Pantilius tunicicatus - functional colours

This species, that has its activity peak in late summer and fall, comes in mottled green & red colours. This one is mostly reddish and the photo shows why this is a good idea :o)

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Christine Young

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Even the green mottling matches the leaf! Perfect autumn shot! Posted 4 years ago
1. Pudding4brains
  
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  Thanks Christine, very kind of this model to choose such a perfect background :o) Posted 4 years ago

The Pantilius tunicatus

''Pantilius tunicatus'' is a species of bug in Miridae family that could be found in the Baltic states, Faroe Islands, Finland, Italy, United Kingdom, Yugoslavia, the Netherlands, Eastern, Central, and Western Europe . The species feed on hazel and usually are found on the lowest branches of it. The adults have a brown pronotum and green legs, with the antennae that is shorted then the body. The species doesn't appear until September.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Pudding4brains