Grypocoris stysi

Mirid Bug

Grypocoris stysi, Mirid Bug. One of many Plant or Capsid Bugs. Feeds on woodland edge plants and also Aphids. Adults active during the summer. Overwinters as eggs, hatching in May. Striking markings make this species easily recognisable. About 8mm long.


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Grypocoris stysi, Mirid Bug
Sap feeding
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Grypocoris stysi, Mirid Bug
Top view
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Top view
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Grypocoris stysi, Mirid Bug
Group
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Grypocoris stysi, Mirid Bug
Side view

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Grypocoris stysi, Mirid Bug. Side view. Sap feeding on Hogweed stem, Heracleum sphondylium. Disused railway. Hargill, Redmire. June.


Slide 2: Grypocoris stysi, Mirid Bug. Top view. Nectar feeding on Hogweed flower, Heracleum sphondylium. Disused railway. Hargill, Redmire. June.


Slide 3: Grypocoris stysi, Mirid Bug. Top view. Nectar feeding on Hogweed flower, Heracleum sphondylium. Disused railway. Hargill, Redmire. June.


Slide 4: Grypocoris stysi, Mirid Bug. Group. Nectar feeding on Hogweed flower, Heracleum sphondylium. Disused railway. Hargill, Redmire. June.


Slide 5: Grypocoris stysi, Mirid Bug. Side view. Sap feeding on Hogweed stem, Heracleum sphondylium. Disused railway. Hargill, Redmire. June.