Commonly
found, this is the only Damsel Bug which is found on
trees. It's distribution shows a distinct southerly bias,
becoming more scarce further north. Regularly found as
both nymphs (lower right photograph) and adults,
especially by beating the lower branches of deciduous
trees.
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UK distribution ofHimacerus
apterus
The UK distribution
maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National
Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the
map indicates species present in 10km grid squares.