Capsus ater
Capsus ater belongs to the Miridae family, which are more commonly known as Plantbugs. There are many species found across the UK and some will be familiar to most people with an interest in natural history. Capsus ater is a common species, particularly frequenting long grass. Individuals show a range of colour forms, with the two adults in the photographs probably being typically representative of the range. Photographed at Sherwood Forest in July 2008.
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UK distribution of Capsus ater
 

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